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n_gsm driver

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The n_gsm driver is a Linux kernel component that implements GSM 07.10 multiplexing for tty devices, enabling multiple logical channels over a single serial link. Recent discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on a security fix for CVE-2025-40071, which addresses a deadlock in the n_gsm driver when handling Modem Status Command (MSC) responses. This vulnerability could cause the input processing path to hang, leading to system availability risks. The fix, applied in the Linux kernel, highlights how protocol-handling errors in kernel drivers can impact stability. While the n_gsm driver is Linux-specific, its relevance to Windows users arises in mixed-OS environments or when troubleshooting serial communication issues involving GSM modems.
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    Linux Kernel n_gsm MSC Deadlock Fix CVE-2025-40071

    A narrowly scoped but practically important fix landed in the Linux kernel this October to prevent the n_gsm tty driver from hanging the input processing path while it waits for a Modem Status Command (MSC) response — tracked as CVE-2025-40071 — and it exemplifies how small timing and...
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