CVE-2025-68753: ALSA: firewire-motu: add bounds check in put_user loop for DSP events
Published Jan 5, 2026
·Updated
ALSA: firewire-motu: add bounds check in putuser loop for DSP events
Affected Software
1 affected component
linux-kernel
Event History
Jan 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:32 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68753?
The severity of CVE-2025-68753 is classified as medium due to potential data corruption risks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-68753?
To fix CVE-2025-68753, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been resolved.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-68753?
CVE-2025-68753 affects the Linux kernel, specifically in the ALSA firewire-motu components.
4
What does CVE-2025-68753 exploit?
CVE-2025-68753 exploits a lack of bounds checking in the put_user loop within DSP event handling.
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Is CVE-2025-68753 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2025-68753 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.