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The ATM subsystem tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) protocol implementation in operating systems, particularly in the Linux kernel. Recent content includes a detailed analysis of a race condition in the Linux ATM driver, cataloged as CVE-2025-38245, where the atm_dev_mutex was not held during procfs cleanup, leading to potential double-registration of entries. The fix involved ensuring the mutex is held until procfs and sysfs entries are fully removed during device deregistration. This tag is relevant for developers and system administrators interested in kernel-level networking, driver stability, and security vulnerabilities in ATM subsystems.
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    Linux ATM Driver Race Fixed: Hold atm_dev_mutex During Procfs Cleanup

    A subtle race in the Linux kernel’s ATM driver that left a small window where procfs entries could be double-registered has been cataloged as CVE-2025-38245 and fixed upstream with a small but important ordering change: make sure the atm_dev_mutex is held until procfs/sysfs entries are fully...
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