CVE-2025-68374: md: fix rcu protection in md_wakeup_thread

Published Dec 24, 2025
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Updated

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

md: fix rcu protection in mdwakeupthread

We attempted to use RCU to protect the pointer 'thread', but directly passed the value when calling mdwakeupthread(). This means that the RCU pointer has been acquired before rcureadlock(), which renders rcureadlock() ineffective and could lead to a use-after-free.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1

Event History

Dec 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:33 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
Description
Dec 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68374?

CVE-2025-68374 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68374?

To fix CVE-2025-68374, you should update to the latest version of the affected Linux kernel.

3

What is affected by CVE-2025-68374?

CVE-2025-68374 affects the Microsoft azl3 kernel version 6.6.117.1-1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-68374?

CVE-2025-68374 is a race condition vulnerability within the Linux kernel's md subsystem.

5

Is CVE-2025-68374 exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2025-68374 could potentially be exploited to disrupt system stability or lead to unauthorized information access.

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