CVE-2025-38038
Medium
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: amd-pstate: Remove unnecessary driver_lock in set_boost set_boost is a per-policy function call, hence a driver wide lock is unnecessary. Also this mutex_acquire can collide with the mutex_acquire from the mode-switch path in status_store(), which can lead to a deadlock. So, remove it.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJun 18, 2025
First seenJun 18, 2025
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.12.31, 6.14.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 5.17 ≤ v < 6.12.31, 6.13 ≤ v < 6.14.9 | 6.12.31, 6.14.9 |
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