CVE-2025-68740: ima: Handle error code returned by ima_filter_rule_match()
Published Dec 24, 2025
·Updated
ima: Handle error code returned by imafilterrulematch()
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Event History
Dec 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:09 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
Description
Dec 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:05 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·09:05 AM
Affected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68740?
CVE-2025-68740 has been rated as medium severity due to potential impacts on security policies within the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-68740?
To mitigate CVE-2025-68740, apply the latest patches provided by your Linux distribution that address the vulnerability in the kernel.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-68740?
CVE-2025-68740 is related to improper error handling within the kernel's integrity measurement architecture.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-68740?
CVE-2025-68740 affects versions of the Linux kernel, specifically the Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1 and other related kernel distributions.
5
Can CVE-2025-68740 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-68740 may lead to escalated privileges or system instability, but it is not inherently a remote code execution vulnerability.