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The usbnet tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's usbnet driver, particularly a security fix for CVE-2025-40164. This vulnerability involved a preemption safety issue where the driver called smp_processor_id from preemptible code, leading to kernel warnings and potential crashes. The patch added proper bottom-half protection using local_bh_disable/enable in usbnet_resume_rx. While the tag is Linux-focused, it may be relevant to Windows users running virtual machines or dual-boot systems that rely on USB networking. The content emphasizes kernel stability and security updates.
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    Linux Kernel Fix: usbnet Preemption Safety Patch for CVE-2025-40164

    The Linux kernel received a narrowly scoped but important fix for CVE-2025-40164 that corrects a synchronization/context bug in the usbnet driver: Syzbot reported kernel warnings arising from the driver calling smp_processor_id from preemptible code paths, and the upstream remedy adds proper...
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