CVE-2025-38388 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc4 firmware kernel/locking/mutex.c in_atomic deadlock

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc4. Affected is the function in_atomic of the file kernel/locking/mutex.c of the component firmware. The manipulation leads to deadlock.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38388. Access to the local network is required for this attack. There is no exploit available.

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