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First CVE Vulnerability Found in Linux Kernel Rust Code

First seen 17 Dec 2025, 17:54 UTC PhoronixHardforum 32

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A race condition vulnerability has been identified in the Rust code of the Linux kernel, specifically related to the Android Binder rewrite. This marks the first Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) for Rust code within the Linux kernel, affecting systems utilizing this code. Details on the exploit and patching status are currently limited.