General Protection Fault in Linux Kernel's HFS File System
CVE-2025-38716

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Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-38716?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's HFS file system that leads to a general protection fault when the hfs_find_init() function is called with a NULL tree pointer. This issue can cause system crashes, potentially affecting system stability and performance. It is crucial for users and administrators to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability and ensure the integrity of their systems.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 434a964daa14b9db083ce20404a4a2add54d037a < 4f032979b63ad52e08aadf0faeac34ed35133ec0

Linux 434a964daa14b9db083ce20404a4a2add54d037a < 5d8b249527362e0ccafcaf76b3bec2a0d2aa1498

Linux 434a964daa14b9db083ce20404a4a2add54d037a

References

Timeline

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