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CVE-2025-68808: media: vidtv: initialize local pointers upon transfer of memory ownership

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: vidtv: initialize local pointers upon transfer of memory ownership vidtv_channel_si_init() creates a temporary list (program, service, event) and ownership of the memory itself is transferred to the PAT/SDT/EIT tables through vidtv_psi_pat_program_assign(), vidtv_psi_sdt_service_assign(), vidtv_psi_eit_event_assign(). The problem here is that the local pointer where the memory ownership transfer was completed is not initialized to NULL. This causes the vidtv_psi_pmt_create_sec_for_each_pat_entry() function to fail, and in the flow that jumps to free_eit, the memory that was freed by vidtv_psi_*_table_destroy() can be accessed again by vidtv_psi_*_event_destroy() due to the uninitialized local pointer, so it is freed once again. Therefore, to prevent use-after-free and double-free vulnerability, local pointers must be initialized to NULL when transferring memory ownership.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A Linux media driver error can free the same memory twice after an internal failure, potentially corrupting kernel memory. A local user with limited privileges may be able to trigger serious confidentiality, integrity, or availability impact. The supplied evidence does not establish active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize timely remediation on multi-user, development, shared-compute, and other systems allowing local untrusted access. Treat internet-only exposure as unproven because the vulnerability is rated local. Use normal emergency-kernel testing and rollout controls; escalate where sensitive workloads coexist with lower-trust users.

Technical view

In vidtv_channel_si_init(), ownership of program, service, and event allocations transfers to PAT, SDT, and EIT tables without clearing local pointers. If PMT section creation fails and execution reaches free_eit, table destruction frees those objects before stale local pointers cause another access or free, producing use-after-free and double-free conditions.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to affected Linux kernels where the vulnerable vidtv media path is present and reachable. The CVSS vector indicates local access, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. The bundle does not specify kernel configuration, module-loading prerequisites, distribution package mappings, or confirmed vulnerable deployments.

Exploitation context

The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, with potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CISA KEV status is false, and the supplied sources contain no evidence of active exploitation or a public exploit. Practical exploitability beyond triggering memory corruption is not established.

Researcher notes

The defect is an ownership-lifecycle failure rather than an independently documented bounds flaw. Stable commits initialize transferred local pointers to NULL, preventing cleanup from reusing freed objects. The source bundle lists multiple stable fixes but provides ambiguous version formatting and no distribution mappings, exploit proof, configuration prerequisites, or root-cause CWE.

Mitigation direction

  • Install a vendor-supported kernel containing the applicable stable fix or backport.
  • Match deployed kernels against distribution advisories and the affected-version data before prioritizing rollout.
  • If immediate patching is unavailable, request product-specific mitigation guidance from the Linux distribution vendor.
  • Restrict untrusted local access until affected systems are updated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions across Linux hosts and appliances.
  • Check vendor advisories for package-specific affected and fixed release mappings.
  • Verify the installed kernel includes the applicable stable commit or an equivalent backport.
  • Determine whether the vidtv media functionality is configured, available, or used on each system.
  • After updating, confirm systems booted into the fixed kernel rather than an older installed image.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
9

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
0ADP providers
8Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-68808Attack 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

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

Vulnerability timeline

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70, 3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70, 3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70, 3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70, 3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70, 3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70, 3be8037960bccd13052cfdeba8805ad785041d70unaffected
LinuxLinux5.10, 0, 5.10.248, 5.15.198, 6.1.160, 6.6.120, 6.12.64, 6.18.3, 6.19affected
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