CVE-2025-38388 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc4 firmware kernel/locking/mutex.c in_atomic deadlock (WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported 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 uniquely identified as CVE-2025-38388. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.