CVE-2025-71065: f2fs: fix to avoid potential deadlock
Published Jan 13, 2026
·Updated
f2fs: fix to avoid potential deadlock
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel=
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-3
debian/linux<=6.1.176-1, <=6.1.190-1
6.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1
Event History
Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
Description
Jan 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-71065?
CVE-2025-71065 is classified as a potential deadlock vulnerability in the Linux kernel's f2fs file system.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-71065?
To fix CVE-2025-71065, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-71065?
CVE-2025-71065 affects Linux systems utilizing the f2fs file system.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-71065?
CVE-2025-71065 is a deadlock vulnerability that can lead to system hangs under certain conditions.
5
Who reported the CVE-2025-71065 vulnerability?
CVE-2025-71065 was reported by Jiaming Zhang and syzbot.