BSI Issues Update for Linux Kernel Security Vulnerability: CVE-2025-0927 Threatens Privilege Escalation and DoS

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has updated its security advisory for a Linux Kernel vulnerability, initially reported on February 25, 2025. The update, issued on March 24, 2025, addresses a flaw affecting Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu Linux, and Open Source Linux Kernel.

  • The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0927, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

  • Attackers can execute arbitrary code.

  • A denial of service (DoS) attack is possible.

  • The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.8, rated as "high."

Users are advised to implement manufacturer-recommended updates, workarounds, and security patches.

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