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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-38537
CVE-2025-38537:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-38537 affects the Linux kernel. Based on the Debian security tracker, this vulnerability has been fixed in several releases including bullseye, bookworm, and trixie, while remaining vulnerable in forky and sid distributions (Debian Tracker).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel. According to the CVSS v3.1 metrics, it has a Network attack vector, High attack complexity, requires No privileges, and No user interaction. The scope is Unchanged, with Low impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (NVD Status).
Impact
The vulnerability has Low impact ratings across Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, suggesting limited potential damage to the system (NVD Status).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in several Linux distributions. According to the Debian security tracker, the fix has been implemented in bullseye, bookworm, and trixie releases (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
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