The vulnerability of the __prep_cap() function in the Ceph file system of Linux operating systems allows attackers to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information.

The vulnerability of the prepcap function in the fs/ceph/caps.c file of the Ceph file system, a component of Linux operating systems, is related to the repeated use of previously freed memory due to competitive access to resources race condition. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an...

PT-2025-18607 · Linux +3 · Linux Kernel +3

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel affected versions not specified Description: A memory leak issue has been identified in the Linux kernel, specifically in the capabilities module. The problem occurs when the vfs getxattr alloc function fails to allocate memory f...