Linux Kernel Vulnerability Affecting Ceph Product by Linux

CVE-2025-38223

What is CVE-2025-38223?

A vulnerability was identified in the Linux Kernel related to the Ceph file system, which can trigger a kernel BUG when handling encrypted inodes with unaligned file sizes. This issue can occur, for example, with file sizes like 33K or 1K. The bug manifests during certain file system tests, leading to unexpected behavior and could potentially affect system stability. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest kernel version that resolves this issue to ensure the security and reliability of their systems.

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