CVE-2025-68784
Jan. 14, 2026, 4:26 p.m.
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfs: fix a UAF problem in xattr repair
The xchk_setup_xattr_buf function can allocate a new value buffer, which
means that any reference to ab->value before the call could become a
dangling pointer. Fix this by moving an assignment to after the buffer
setup.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Linux |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
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| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
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Timeline
Published: Jan. 13, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 14, 2026, 4:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 14, 2026, 4:26 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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