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CVE-2025-39964: Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

The source reports a race condition in the Linux kernel socket interface that can cause concurrent writes to be interleaved and produce inconsistent internal state. It directs stakeholders to apply vendor mitigations and follow CISA patching and forensics guidance.

Categories: technology

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

Timely application of the required mitigations is needed to address the described kernel inconsistency and reduce security risk.

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