Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2020-25285
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 5.8.8
**Description**
The issue is related to a race condition between hugetlb sysctl handlers in the Linux kernel, which can be exploited by local attackers to corrupt memory, cause a NULL pointer dereference, or have unspecified other impact. This is due to errors in synchronization when using a shared resource.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.8.8, update to version 5.8.8 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the hugetlb sysctl handlers to minimize the risk of exploitation.