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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-38659
CVE-2025-38659:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-38659 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel that involves gfs2 (Global File System 2) and its self-recovery functionality (Red Hat Portal).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's gfs2 component, specifically related to node withdrawal and self-recovery mechanisms (Debian Tracker).
Impact
The vulnerability affects multiple Linux distributions including bullseye, bookworm, and trixie versions, where it remains in a vulnerable state (Debian Tracker).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in forky and sid versions of the Linux kernel, while remaining vulnerable in bullseye, bookworm, and trixie distributions (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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