Vulnerability 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.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e2d3aa19c7962b9474b22893160cb460494c45f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5990fd756943836978ad184aac980e2b36ab7e01
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d29ed9ff972afe17c215cab171761d7a15d7063f
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-68784?
CVE-2025-68784 is a documented vulnerability. 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 ref...
How severe is CVE-2025-68784?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-68784. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-68784?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.