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CVE-2025-68260: rust_binder: fix race condition on death_list

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rust_binder: fix race condition on death_list Rust Binder contains the following unsafe operation: // SAFETY: A `NodeDeath` is never inserted into the death list // of any node other than its owner, so it is either in this // death list or in no death list. unsafe { node_inner.death_list.remove(self) }; This operation is unsafe because when touching the prev/next pointers of a list element, we have to ensure that no other thread is also touching them in parallel. If the node is present in the list that `remove` is called on, then that is fine because we have exclusive access to that list. If the node is not in any list, then it's also ok. But if it's present in a different list that may be accessed in parallel, then that may be a data race on the prev/next pointers. And unfortunately that is exactly what is happening here. In Node::release, we: 1. Take the lock. 2. Move all items to a local list on the stack. 3. Drop the lock. 4. Iterate the local list on the stack. Combined with threads using the unsafe remove method on the original list, this leads to memory corruption of the prev/next pointers. This leads to crashes like this one: Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address 000bb9841bcac70e Mem abort info: ESR = 0x0000000096000044 EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits SET = 0, FnV = 0 EA = 0, S1PTW = 0 FSC = 0x04: level 0 translation fault Data abort info: ISV = 0, ISS = 0x00000044, ISS2 = 0x00000000 CM = 0, WnR = 1, TnD = 0, TagAccess = 0 GCS = 0, Overlay = 0, DirtyBit = 0, Xs = 0 [000bb9841bcac70e] address between user and kernel address ranges Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000044 [#1] PREEMPT SMP google-cdd 538c004.gcdd: context saved(CPU:1) item - log_kevents is disabled Modules linked in: ... rust_binder CPU: 1 UID: 0 PID: 2092 Comm: kworker/1:178 Tainted: G S W OE 6.12.52-android16-5-g98debd5df505-4k #1 f94a6367396c5488d635708e43ee0c888d230b0b Tainted: [S]=CPU_OUT_OF_SPEC, [W]=WARN, [O]=OOT_MODULE, [E]=UNSIGNED_MODULE Hardware name: MUSTANG PVT 1.0 based on LGA (DT) Workqueue: events _RNvXs6_NtCsdfZWD8DztAw_6kernel9workqueueINtNtNtB7_4sync3arc3ArcNtNtCs8QPsHWIn21X_16rust_binder_main7process7ProcessEINtB5_15WorkItemPointerKy0_E3runB13_ [rust_binder] pstate: 23400005 (nzCv daif +PAN -UAO +TCO +DIT -SSBS BTYPE=--) pc : _RNvXs3_NtCs8QPsHWIn21X_16rust_binder_main7processNtB5_7ProcessNtNtCsdfZWD8DztAw_6kernel9workqueue8WorkItem3run+0x450/0x11f8 [rust_binder] lr : _RNvXs3_NtCs8QPsHWIn21X_16rust_binder_main7processNtB5_7ProcessNtNtCsdfZWD8DztAw_6kernel9workqueue8WorkItem3run+0x464/0x11f8 [rust_binder] sp : ffffffc09b433ac0 x29: ffffffc09b433d30 x28: ffffff8821690000 x27: ffffffd40cbaa448 x26: ffffff8821690000 x25: 00000000ffffffff x24: ffffff88d0376578 x23: 0000000000000001 x22: ffffffc09b433c78 x21: ffffff88e8f9bf40 x20: ffffff88e8f9bf40 x19: ffffff882692b000 x18: ffffffd40f10bf00 x17: 00000000c006287d x16: 00000000c006287d x15: 00000000000003b0 x14: 0000000000000100 x13: 000000201cb79ae0 x12: fffffffffffffff0 x11: 0000000000000000 x10: 0000000000000001 x9 : 0000000000000000 x8 : b80bb9841bcac706 x7 : 0000000000000001 x6 : fffffffebee63f30 x5 : 0000000000000000 x4 : 0000000000000001 x3 : 0000000000000000 x2 : 0000000000004c31 x1 : ffffff88216900c0 x0 : ffffff88e8f9bf00 Call trace: _RNvXs3_NtCs8QPsHWIn21X_16rust_binder_main7processNtB5_7ProcessNtNtCsdfZWD8DztAw_6kernel9workqueue8WorkItem3run+0x450/0x11f8 [rust_binder bbc172b53665bbc815363b22e97e3f7e3fe971fc] process_scheduled_works+0x1c4/0x45c worker_thread+0x32c/0x3e8 kthread+0x11c/0x1c8 ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 Code: 94218d85 b4000155 a94026a8 d10102a0 (f9000509) ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]--- Thus, modify Node::release to pop items directly off the original list.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A race condition in Linux Rust Binder can corrupt kernel memory when multiple threads manipulate a death-notification list concurrently. The documented result includes kernel crashes, while the CVSS assessment also indicates possible confidentiality and integrity impact. Exploitation requires local, low-privileged access; remote exposure is not established.

Executive priority

Prioritize affected Rust Binder deployments because kernel memory corruption can crash systems and may threaten data integrity or confidentiality. This is not documented as remotely or actively exploited, so response urgency should be driven by component presence, local-user exposure, and operational criticality.

Technical view

Node::release moved death-list entries to an unlocked stack-local list while another thread could call an unsafe removal operation against the original list. Concurrent modification of intrusive prev/next pointers could cause a data race and kernel memory corruption. The referenced fix pops entries directly from the original list.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems using the rust_binder kernel component on affected Linux revisions. The bundle identifies Linux 6.18, 6.18.1, and 6.19, but its version data is ambiguous. Confirm applicability through kernel provenance and vendor guidance rather than version strings alone.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector describes a local, low-complexity attack requiring low privileges and no user interaction, with potentially high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The supplied record is not in KEV and provides no evidence of active exploitation. A reproducible kernel crash is documented.

Researcher notes

The central invariant was incorrect: an entry absent from the original death_list could temporarily reside in another list accessed without the same lock. Unsafe removal could therefore race on intrusive links. The supplied crash demonstrates impact, but the bundle does not establish reliable exploitation beyond denial of service or explain practical control of corrupted pointers.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply a vendor-supported kernel update containing the referenced rust_binder fix.
  • Verify the update against the two Linux stable commit references.
  • If updating is delayed, assess whether rust_binder can be disabled without disrupting required functionality.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for clarified affected and fixed version ranges.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems loading or building the rust_binder component.
  • Record running kernel versions, vendor builds, and source commit ancestry.
  • Confirm whether either referenced fix commit is present in deployed kernels.
  • After updating, run approved Binder regression and concurrency tests in a controlled environment.
  • Monitor kernel logs for Binder-related oops, paging faults, or memory-corruption symptoms.
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Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-68260Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxeafedbc7c050c44744fbdf80bdf3315e860b7513, eafedbc7c050c44744fbdf80bdf3315e860b7513unaffected
LinuxLinux6.18, 0, 6.18.1, 6.19affected
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