CVE-2025-68752: iavf: Implement settime64 with -EOPNOTSUPP

Published Jan 5, 2026
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Updated

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

iavf: Implement settime64 with -EOPNOTSUPP

ptpclocksettime() assumes every ptpclock has implemented settime64(). Stub it with -EOPNOTSUPP to prevent a NULL dereference.

The fix is similar to commit 329d050bbe63 ("gve: Implement settime64 with -EOPNOTSUPP").

Affected Software

1 affected component
linux/kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Implement iavf settime64() as a stub that returns -EOPNOTSUPP to prevent a NULL dereference.

    iavf settime64() = -EOPNOTSUPP

Event History

Jan 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:32 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68752?

CVE-2025-68752 is classified as a low severity vulnerability that may cause a NULL dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68752?

To fix CVE-2025-68752, ensure that the patched version of the Linux kernel is applied which includes the implementation of settime64 with -EOPNOTSUPP.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-68752?

CVE-2025-68752 affects the Linux kernel specifically in relation to the iavf driver.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-68752?

The impact of CVE-2025-68752 is primarily a potential NULL pointer dereference which could lead to application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2025-68752 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2025-68752 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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