CVE-2025-68797: char: applicom: fix NULL pointer dereference in ac_ioctl

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

char: applicom: fix NULL pointer dereference in acioctl

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.

  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·09:06 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-2025-68797?

The severity of CVE-2025-68797 is considered to be high due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference that can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68797?

To fix CVE-2025-68797, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-68797?

CVE-2025-68797 affects various distributions of the Linux kernel that utilize the applicom driver.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-68797?

CVE-2025-68797 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that occurs in the ac_ioctl function of the Linux kernel.

5

Who discovered CVE-2025-68797?

CVE-2025-68797 was discovered by Atuin, which is an Automated Vulnerability Discovery Engine.

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