CVE-2025-68796: f2fs: fix to avoid updating zero-sized extent in extent cache

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

f2fs: fix to avoid updating zero-sized extent in extent cache

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux 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.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to 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·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
Description
Jan 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68796?

CVE-2025-68796 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on data integrity in the f2fs filesystem.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68796?

To fix CVE-2025-68796, ensure you update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-68796 have on system performance?

CVE-2025-68796 can lead to performance issues due to improper updates in the extent cache of the f2fs filesystem.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-68796?

CVE-2025-68796 affects all systems that utilize the f2fs filesystem in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-68796?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-68796, so applying the patch is recommended.

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