CVE-2025-68365: fs/ntfs3: Initialize allocated memory before use
fs/ntfs3: Initialize allocated memory before use
Affected Software
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 - Configuration
Change kmem_cache_alloc() to kmem_cache_zalloc() to properly allocate and clear memory before use.
Linux kernel fs/ntfs3 Memory allocation function = kmem_cache_zalloc()
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68365?
CVE-2025-68365 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68365?
To fix CVE-2025-68365, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What components are affected by CVE-2025-68365?
CVE-2025-68365 affects the NTFS3 file system implementation in the Linux kernel.
What types of issues does CVE-2025-68365 cause?
CVE-2025-68365 can lead to undefined behavior in the kernel due to the use of uninitialized memory.
Is CVE-2025-68365 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2025-68365 is not typically considered to be exploitable remotely but may be exploitable in a local context.