CVE-2025-68769: f2fs: fix return value of f2fs_recover_fsync_data()
Published Jan 13, 2026
·Updated
f2fs: fix return value of f2fsrecoverfsyncdata()
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
linux/kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-3
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1
Event History
Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Jan 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68769?
The CVE-2025-68769 vulnerability is considered to potentially cause critical issues due to triggering kernel panic in f2fs.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-68769?
To fix CVE-2025-68769, you should update the Linux kernel to a version that contains the patch addressing this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-68769?
CVE-2025-68769 affects systems using the f2fs filesystem in the Linux kernel.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-68769?
CVE-2025-68769 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a kernel panic.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2025-68769?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-68769 other than applying the available kernel updates.