CVE-2025-39953 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8 cgroup cgroup_lock_and_drain_offline allocation of resources

October 4, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8. This impacts the function cgroup_lock_and_drain_offline of the component cgroup. Executing manipulation can lead to allocation of resources.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-39953. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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