CVE-2025-71309
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ntfs3 filesystem driver. An issue with incorrect lock ordering between the inode mutex and page locks during compressed frame reading can lead to a deadlock. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a system to hang, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other); DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Each thread of execution will "hang" and prevent tasks from completing. In some cases, CPU consumption may occur if a lock check occurs in a tight loop.
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