CVE-2025-68315: f2fs: fix to detect potential corrupted nid in free_nid_list

Published Dec 16, 2025
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Updated

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

f2fs: fix to detect potential corrupted nid in freenidlist

As reported, on-disk footer.ino and footer.nid is the same and out-of-range, let's add sanity check on f2fsallocnid() to detect any potential corruption in freenidlist.

Affected Software

2 affected components
linux/kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1

Event History

Dec 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 18, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68315?

CVE-2025-68315 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68315?

To fix CVE-2025-68315, users should update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the patch for the vulnerability.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-68315?

CVE-2025-68315 affects systems using the Linux kernel, specifically those leveraging the f2fs file system.

4

What does CVE-2025-68315 exploit?

CVE-2025-68315 exploits a vulnerability in the allocation of node IDs in the f2fs file system, potentially leading to data corruption.

5

Is CVE-2025-68315 a confirmed vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2025-68315 is a confirmed vulnerability that has been resolved in newer patches of the Linux kernel.

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