CVE-2025-39744

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description: A flaw exists in the Linux kernel related to rcu read unlock(). Specifically, a potential deadlock can occur during rcu read unlock special() when invoked within the irq exit() path, triggered by an Inter-Processor Interrupt (IPI). This issue arises from incorrect management of the irq work state. The vulnerability was identified when invoking a BPF program on the trace tick stop() tracepoint.

Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.