CVE-2025-68725: bpf: Do not let BPF test infra emit invalid GSO types to stack

Published Dec 24, 2025
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Updated

bpf: Do not let BPF test infra emit invalid GSO types to stack

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<5.10.249
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.199
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.162
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.122
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.68
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.121.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Apply the kernel fix that adds an additional check so malformed/non-trustworthy gso_type coming from BPF test infra (triggered via bpf_clone_redirect()) is rejected in the GSO fast path (described as rejecting such packets right there where gso_features_check() / netif_skb_features() would warn).

    Linux kernel (GSO/GSO type validation) gso_type handling for BPF test infra = reject invalid/mismatched gso_type packets emitted to the stack via bpf_clone_redirect()

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
Affected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68725?

The severity of CVE-2025-68725 is classified as medium due to potential issues with packet offloading in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68725?

To fix CVE-2025-68725, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-68725?

CVE-2025-68725 affects all versions of the Linux kernel where the BPF test framework is utilized.

4

Is CVE-2025-68725 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2025-68725 is not directly remotely exploitable; it requires local access and specific conditions to be met.

5

What does CVE-2025-68725 impact in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2025-68725 impacts the BPF test infrastructure and can result in invalid GSO types being emitted, potentially causing network packet handling issues.

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