Linux Kernel: Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability
Medium · CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities ·
What happened
CVE-2025-39964: Linux kernel race condition in AF_ALG sockets lets concurrent writes corrupt socket state; CISA KEV lists it as exploited. Affects Linux systems using AF_ALG.
What to do now
Apply vendor kernel updates or mitigations now; prioritize internet-facing Linux assets per CISA BOD 26-04, restrict AF_ALG access if possible, and run forensics triage if compromise is suspected.
Original source
AI-assisted analysis, sources cited. Verify with the vendor advisory before acting.