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CVE-2025-68727

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CVE-2025-68727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs3: Fix uninit buffer allocated by __getname() Fix uninit errors caused after buffer allocation given to 'de'; by initializing the buffer with zeroes. The fix was found by using KMSAN.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs3: Fix uninit buffer allocated by __getname() Fix uninit errors caused after buffer allocation given to 'de'; by initializing the buffer with zeroes. The fix was found by using KMSAN.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < 90e23db1a85956026999c18e76f402542cb004da; >= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < 53f4d6cb97096590410f3719f75cdf9fc5120f37; >= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < dcb5e3cd96b77d52bb65988e4c914636a6d4fdd9; >= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < 4b1fd82848fdf0e01b3320815b261006c1722c3e; >= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < d88d4b455b6794f48d7adad52593f1700c7bd50e; >= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < b40a4eb4a0543d49686a6e693745009dac3b86a9; >= 78ab59fee07f22464f32eafebab2bd97ba94ff2d, < 9948dcb2f7b5a1bf8e8710eafaf6016e00be3ad6
LinuxLinux5.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68727?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs3: Fix uninit buffer allocated by __getname() Fix uninit errors caused after buffer allocation given to 'de'; by initializing the buffer with zeroes. The fix was found by using KMSAN.
How severe is CVE-2025-68727?
Severity scoring for CVE-2025-68727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68727?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST