Kernel Security
The latest Kernel Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2025-38425: Microsoft Says Azure Linux Affected—Here’s What to Do About All Your Other Microsoft Linux Installations
Microsoft’s July 2025 advisory for CVE-2025-38425 confirms that Azure Linux kernels are vulnerable to a local out-of-bounds read bug. For the first time, the company is delivering that news in a...
Microsoft confirms CVE-2025-38410 DRM flaw in Azure Linux; urges verification of other artifacts
Microsoft's recent security advisory for CVE-2025-38410 represents more than just another vulnerability disclosure—it showcases the company's evolving approach to transparency in the complex world...
Azure Linux NFSv4 pNFS Vulnerability: Microsoft's Attestation Explained
Microsoft's recent security advisory regarding a Linux kernel vulnerability in NFSv4/pNFS functionality has created important discussions about vulnerability management, transparency, and the...
CVE-2025-68358: Linux Btrfs Race Condition Could Lock Up Filesystems—And What It Means for Windows
{ "title": "CVE-2025-68358: Linux Btrfs Race Condition Could Lock Up Filesystems—And What It Means for Windows", "content": "On December 24, 2025, the Linux kernel community disclosed a race...
Microsoft Flags Kernel UAF in Linux NBD Driver – Patch Now to Protect WSL2 and Azure VMs
Microsoft has published an advisory for CVE-2025-68372, a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s Network Block Device (NBD) driver that can crash systems running affected kernels,...
Microsoft Warns of Kernel Bug in Linux BPF That Degrades Network Speed—WSL Users Should Update
Microsoft’s Security Response Center (MSRC) has published an advisory for CVE-2025-68725, a flaw in the Linux kernel’s BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) test infrastructure that can trigger continuous...
Linux AF_UNIX Race Condition Fixed: Kernel Lock Prevents Critical Use-After-Free Vulnerability
A critical race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AF_UNIX socket implementation has been patched, addressing a use-after-free flaw that could potentially allow attackers to execute...
Azure Linux VEX Attestation for CVE-2025-38474: Microsoft's Security Transparency
Microsoft's recent VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange) attestation for CVE-2025-38474 marks a significant moment in enterprise security transparency, particularly for organizations running...
Azure Linux CVE-2025-38448: Microsoft's Attestations, Security Gaps, and Community Concerns
Microsoft's recent security advisory regarding CVE-2025-38448 in Azure Linux has sparked significant discussion within the security community, revealing both the company's transparency efforts and...
Azure Linux CVE-2025-38461: Microsoft's Security Advisory Explained
Microsoft's recent security advisory about CVE-2025-38461 affecting Azure Linux has generated significant discussion in the security community, revealing important nuances about how major cloud...
CVE-2025-38457: Azure Linux Vulnerability Analysis and Mitigation Guide
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Linux kernel's memory management subsystem has put Azure Linux users on alert, with Microsoft confirming that its cloud-optimized operating system is...
CVE-2025-38347: Critical F2FS Kernel Vulnerability & Azure Linux Security Implications
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Flash-Friendly File System (F2FS) driver has been assigned CVE-2025-38347, representing a significant security threat that could lead to system crashes,...