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Plain-English summary
A Linux kernel flaw in FUSE request handling can corrupt kernel memory when an io_uring request ends before being committed. A local low-privileged user who can reach the affected path could potentially compromise data or crash the system. The supplied record rates it 7.8 High.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority kernel update for shared, multi-user, or untrusted-workload systems. It is not supported as an emergency Internet-wide threat because the vector is local and active exploitation is unconfirmed. Resolve vendor-specific version applicability promptly, then patch exposed systems through normal expedited maintenance.
Technical view
Terminated, non-committed FUSE io_uring requests were left on a queue list. The resulting dangling entry could cause list corruption and use-after-free conditions. The referenced stable changes remove these requests from the list. CVSS indicates local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to affected Linux kernel builds where low-privileged local users or workloads can reach FUSE io_uring handling. The supplied affected-version entries are ambiguous, so exact distribution package exposure cannot be determined from this bundle alone. Distribution backports may also change whether a particular build is vulnerable.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Exploitation requires local, low-privileged access according to CVSS. No public proof of concept or observed attack activity is cited, so real-world exploit availability remains unknown.
Researcher notes
The failure is a queue-lifecycle bug: termination before commitment does not unlink the request, leaving a stale list entry that enables memory corruption and use-after-free. No CWE is assigned. The supplied data identifies two stable fixes but does not clearly express complete vulnerable or fixed version ranges, limiting precise package-level conclusions.
Mitigation direction
- Apply a vendor kernel update containing one of the referenced stable fixes.
- Consult distribution guidance to resolve the ambiguous affected-version boundaries.
- Prioritize shared systems permitting local users or untrusted workloads.
- Restrict untrusted local code execution until affected kernels are updated.
- Reboot systems into the fixed kernel after installation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory running kernel and distribution package versions across Linux systems.
- Check vendor advisories or package changelogs for CVE-2025-68805.
- Confirm source or vendor builds contain either referenced stable fix.
- Identify systems exposing FUSE io_uring handling to untrusted local workloads.
- After updating, verify each system is running the fixed kernel.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9LinuxVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6d1f1ace16d0e777a85f84267160052d3499b6eCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95c39eef7c2b666026c69ab5b30471da94ea2874CVE reference, Linux
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