SB2025122201 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kpatch-patch-5_14_0-611_9_1



SB2025122201 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kpatch-patch-5_14_0-611_9_1

Published: December 22, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025122201
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38499)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the clone_private_mount() function in fs/namespace.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.