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CVE-2025-68784

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2025-68784 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a UAF problem in xattr repair The xchk_setup_xattr_buf function can allocate a new value buffer, which means that any reference to ab->value before the call could become a dangling pointer. Fix this by moving an assignment to after the buffer setup.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a UAF problem in xattr repair The xchk_setup_xattr_buf function can allocate a new value buffer, which means that any reference to ab->value before the call could become a dangling pointer. Fix this by moving an assignment to after the buffer setup.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68784?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a UAF problem in xattr repair The xchk_setup_xattr_buf function can allocate a new value buffer, which means that any reference to ab->value before the call could become a dangling pointer. Fix this by moving an assignment to after the buffer setup.
How severe is CVE-2025-68784?
Severity scoring for CVE-2025-68784 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68784?
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Source: NVD / NIST