CVE-2025-68351: exfat: fix refcount leak in exfat_find
Published Dec 24, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
exfat: fix refcount leak in exfatfind
Fix refcount leaks in exfatfind related to exfatgetdentryset.
Function exfatgetdentryset would increase the reference counter of es->bh on success. Therefore, exfatputdentryset must be called after exfatgetdentryset to ensure refcount consistency. This patch relocate two checks to avoid possible leaks.
Affected Software
158 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12.23<6.12.68
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12.59<6.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13.11<6.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14.1<6.18.2
Linux Linux kernel=6.14
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc7
debian/linux
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1 - Compensating control
In exfat_find, call exfat_put_dentry_set after exfat_get_dentry_set succeeds, and relocate the two checks as described to prevent refcount leaks and maintain es->bh reference-count consistency.
Event History
Dec 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68351?
CVE-2025-68351 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for reference count leaks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-68351?
To fix CVE-2025-68351, users should apply the latest patches provided by their Linux distribution that address the reference count leak in the exfat module.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-68351?
CVE-2025-68351 affects the Linux kernel, particularly versions where the exfat file system is used.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-68351?
CVE-2025-68351 involves a reference count leak in the `exfat_find` function related to the `exfat_get_dentry_set` process.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-68351?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-68351 include increased resource consumption and possible denial of service through unbounded resource allocation.