CVE-2025-40242
gfs2: Fix unlikely race in gdlm_put_lock
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gfs2: Fix unlikely race in gdlm_put_lock In gdlm_put_lock(), there is a small window of time in which the DFL_UNMOUNT flag has been set but the lockspace hasn't been released, yet. In that window, dlm may still call gdlm_ast() and gdlm_bast(). To prevent it from dereferencing freed glock objects, only free the glock if the lockspace has actually been released.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
- Apply the specific patch for gfs2 race condition.
- Verify the fix by testing lock space operations.
- Restart affected systems if necessary.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gfs2: Fix unlikely race in gdlm_put_lock In gdlm_put_lock(), there is a small window of time in which the DFL_UNMOUNT flag has been set but the lockspace hasn't been released, yet. In that window, dlm may still call gdlm_ast() and gdlm_bast(). To prevent it from dereferencing freed glock objects, only free the glock if the lockspace has actually been released. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/279bde3bbb0ac0bad5c729dfa85983d75a5d7641 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28c4d9bc0708956c1a736a9e49fee71b65deee81 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64c61b4ac645222fa7b724cef616c1f862a72a40