CVE-2025-68210: erofs: avoid infinite loop due to incomplete zstd-compressed data

Published Dec 16, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

erofs: avoid infinite loop due to incomplete zstd-compressed data

Currently, the decompression logic incorrectly spins if compressed data is truncated in crafted (deliberately corrupted) images.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Dec 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68210?

CVE-2025-68210 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service resulting from an infinite loop.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68210?

To fix CVE-2025-68210, you should update your Linux kernel to a patched version that addresses the decompression logic vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2025-68210 affect?

CVE-2025-68210 affects the Linux kernel's decompression logic when handling zstd-compressed data.

4

Can CVE-2025-68210 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-68210 may be exploited remotely if a vulnerable system processes deliberately corrupted compressed images.

5

What happens if CVE-2025-68210 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-68210 could lead to a denial of service due to the infinite loop in the kernel, affecting system availability.

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