cve 2025 38461

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CVE-2025-38461 is a kernel time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability in the vsock transport layer. Discussions on WindowsForum clarify that Microsoft's advisory stating Azure Linux includes the affected open-source library is a product-scoped inventory attestation, not proof that other Microsoft products are unaffected. The vulnerability involves a race where code checks a condition on an object and then uses it later, potentially leading to security issues. Users seeking details on CVE-2025-38461 will find analysis of its scope and Microsoft's response, emphasizing the need to verify which products are truly impacted beyond Azure Linux.
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    Azure Linux Attestation Explained: CVE-2025-38461 Is Product Scoped

    Microsoft’s short MSRC advisory that “Azure Linux includes this open‑source library and is therefore potentially affected” is accurate — but it is a product‑scoped inventory attestation, not proof that no other Microsoft product can or does include the same vulnerable code. Background / Overview...
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