module unload

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The tag 'module unload' on WindowsForum.com covers a Linux kernel security fix for CVE-2025-21943, which addresses a race condition in the gpio-aggregator driver. The vulnerability occurs when module unload races with driver attribute handlers, potentially leaving platform devices dangling and destabilizing the system. The fix involves holding a module reference via try_module_get() in attribute handlers that access module-global state during device registration or deletion. This issue is relevant for operators managing affected kernels and distributions, emphasizing availability and stability. The content is specific to Linux kernel development and security, not Windows or Microsoft products.
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    Linux Kernel CVE-2025-21943 Fix: gpio-aggregator Race with Module Unload

    The Linux kernel fix for CVE-2025-21943 addresses a subtle but practical race in the gpio-aggregator driver that can leave platform devices dangling and destabilize a host when module unload races with driver attribute handlers — the remedy is to hold a module reference (via try_module_get()) in...
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