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TI-2025-41877 Aliases CVE-2025-68301GHSA-xx64-5wwx-9g36

net: atlantic: fix fragment overflow handling in RX path

Priority MEDIUM 48Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
—
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 45 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: atlantic: fix fragment overflow handling in RX path The atlantic driver can receive packets with more than MAX_SKB_FRAGS (17) fragments when handling large multi-descriptor packets. This causes an out-of-bounds write in skb_add_rx_frag_netmem() leading to kernel panic. The issue occurs because the driver doesn't check the total number of fragments before calling skb_add_rx_frag(). When a packet requires more than MAX_SKB_FRAGS fragments, the fragment index exceeds the array bounds. Fix by assuming there will be an extra frag if buff->len > AQ_CFG_RX_HDR_SIZE, then all fragments are accounted for. And reusing the existing check to prevent the overflow earlier in the code path. This crash occurred in production with an Aquantia AQC113 10G NIC. Stack trace from production environment: ``` RIP: 0010:skb_add_rx_frag_netmem+0x29/0xd0 Code: 90 f3 0f 1e fa 0f 1f 44 00 00 48 89 f8 41 89 ca 48 89 d7 48 63 ce 8b 90 c0 00 00 00 48 c1 e1 04 48 01 ca 48 03 90 c8 00 00 00 <48> 89 7a 30 44 89 52 3c 44 89 42 38 40 f6 c7 01 75 74 48 89 fa 83 RSP: 0018:ffffa9bec02a8d50 EFLAGS: 00010287 RAX: ffff925b22e80a00 RBX: ffff925ad38d2700 RCX: fffffffe0a0c8000 RDX: ffff9258ea95bac0 RSI: ffff925ae0a0c800 RDI: 0000000000037a40 RBP: 0000000000000024 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000021 R10: 0000000000000848 R11: 0000000000000000 R12: ffffa9bec02a8e24 R13: ffff925ad8615570 R14: 0000000000000000 R15: ffff925b22e80a00 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff925e47880000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: ffff9258ea95baf0 CR3: 0000000166022004 CR4: 0000000000f72ef0 PKRU: 55555554 Call Trace: <IRQ> aq_ring_rx_clean+0x175/0xe60 [atlantic] ? aq_ring_rx_clean+0x14d/0xe60 [atlantic] ? aq_ring_tx_clean+0xdf/0x190 [atlantic] ? kmem_cache_free+0x348/0x450 ? aq_vec_poll+0x81/0x1d0 [atlantic] ? __napi_poll+0x28/0x1c0 ? net_rx_action+0x337/0x420 ``` Changes in v4: - Add Fixes: tag to satisfy patch validation requirements. Changes in v3: - Fix by assuming there will be an extra frag if buff->len > AQ_CFG_RX_HDR_SIZE, then all fragments are accounted for.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00467 40th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Linux (Linux): 5.10.247, 5.15.197, 5.18 +5Red Hat: 15 advisoriesRed Hat: 45 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
LinuxLinux5.10.118 to before 5.10.247; 5.15.42 to before 5.15.197; 5.17.10 to before 5.185.10.247, 5.15.197, 5.18Patch availableCNA
LinuxLinux5.18 and later5.10.247, 5.15.197, 6.1.159, 6.6.119, 6.12.61, 6.17.11, 6.18Patch availableCNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.10.118 to before 5.10.247; 5.15.42 to before 5.15.197; 5.17.10 to before 5.18 Fixed in 5.10.247, 5.15.197, 5.18 Patch available CNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.18 and later Fixed in 5.10.247, 5.15.197, 6.1.159, 6.6.119, 6.12.61, 6.17.11, 6.18 Patch available CNA

CPE names Threatist (inferred) · 1

Inferred from how NVD named this product before; not given by a source.

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·Linux

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.247, 5.15.197, 5.18
  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.247, 5.15.197, 6.1.159, 6.6.119, 6.12.61, 6.17.11, 6.18

Red Hat 15 advisories

  • RHSA-2026:2664 Released 2026-02-12 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2) bpftool-4.18.0-193.185.1.el8_2, kernel-4.18.0-193.185.1.el8_2, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.18.0-193.185.1.el8_2 +14
  • RHSA-2026:2577 Released 2026-02-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0) kernel-rt-5.14.0-70.165.1.rt21.237.el9_0, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-70.165.1.rt21.237.el9_0, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-70.165.1.rt21.237.el9_0 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0) kernel-rt-5.14.0-70.165.1.rt21.237.el9_0, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-70.165.1.rt21.237.el9_0, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-70.165.1.rt21.237.el9_0 +7
  • RHSA-2026:2573 Released 2026-02-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) kernel-debug-devel-5.14.0-70.165.1.el9_0, kernel-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-70.165.1.el9_0, kernel-devel-5.14.0-70.165.1.el9_0 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0) bpftool-5.14.0-70.165.1.el9_0, kernel-5.14.0-70.165.1.el9_0, kernel-abi-stablelists-5.14.0-70.165.1.el9_0 +14
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  • RHSA-2026:2535 Released 2026-02-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.128.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.128.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.128.1.el8_8 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.128.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.128.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.128.1.el8_8 +14
  • RHSA-2026:2490 Released 2026-02-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.179.1.el8_6 +14
  • RHSA-2026:1946 Released 2026-02-04 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.155.1.rt14.440.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.155.1.rt14.440.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.155.1.rt14.440.el9_2 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.155.1.rt14.440.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.155.1.rt14.440.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.155.1.rt14.440.el9_2 +11
  • RHSA-2026:1909 Released 2026-02-04 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.155.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.155.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.155.1.el9_2 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.155.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.155.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.155.1.el9_2 +29
  • RHSA-2026:1879 Released 2026-02-04 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4 +29
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.109.1.el9_4 +11
  • RHSA-2026:1886 Released 2026-02-04 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.184.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.184.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.184.1.el8_4 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.184.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.184.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.184.1.el8_4 +14
  • RHSA-2026:1727 Released 2026-02-02 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, libperf-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-55.58.1.el10_0 +11
  • RHSA-2026:1703 Released 2026-02-02 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, libperf-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) kernel-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-570.84.1.el9_6 +11
  • RHSA-2026:1690 Released 2026-02-02 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1 +29
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, libperf-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-124.31.1.el10_1 +9
  • RHSA-2026:1143 Released 2026-01-26 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, libperf-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-611.26.1.el9_7 +9
  • RHSA-2026:0759 Released 2026-01-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.94.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.94.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.94.1.el8_10 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.94.1.el8_10
  • RHSA-2026:0760 Released 2026-01-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.94.1.rt7.435.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.94.1.rt7.435.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-core-4.18.0-553.94.1.rt7.435.el8_10 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.94.1.rt7.435.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.94.1.rt7.435.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-core-4.18.0-553.94.1.rt7.435.el8_10 +6

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1879
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:1703
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2026:1690
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:1143
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:2573
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:1909
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:1727
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1879
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:1703
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2026:1690
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:0759
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:1143
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:2664
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1886
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:2490
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:2490
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2026:2535
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:2573
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:1909
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 10.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:1727
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1879
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:1703
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1886
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:2490
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2026:2535
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:0759
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2026:1690
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:1143
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:1727
Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:0760
Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:2577
Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:0760
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2026:1690
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:1143
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:2577
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:1946
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v. 10.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:1727
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1879
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:1703
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2026:1690
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:1143
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:1946
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v. 10.0)Fixed RHSA-2026:1727
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:1879
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:1703
Not affected: 6 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8)

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-68301
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xx64-5wwx-9g36
  3. 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat

References

  • TI-2025-26358 tls: fix handling of zero-length records on the rx_list KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-38352 netfilter: bridge: make ebt_snat ARP rewrite writable KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2021-02452 Incorrect authorization in Ubuntu linux kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2013-05264 The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-00125 Integer overflow in kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2013-01864 The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
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