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CVE-2025-38149 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the PHY subsystem that can cause a kernel crash when a network port is disabled and then re-enabled. The defect involves a missing reset of an internal pointer used to track a device-link between a PHY and its MAC consumer. This issue is considered an availability-first vulnerability, meaning it primarily affects system uptime rather than data confidentiality or integrity. Administrators should apply targeted patches promptly and verify them across distributions and images to mitigate the risk of system crashes.
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    CVE-2025-38149 Linux PHY Lifecycle Bug and Availability Risk

    A subtle lifecycle bug in the Linux kernel’s PHY subsystem — tracked as CVE-2025-38149 — can cause a kernel crash when a network port is disabled and later re-enabled, and operators should treat the issue as an availability-first vulnerability that demands prompt, targeted patching and careful...
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