CVE-2025-68294
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Publication date: 2025-12-16

Last updated on: 2025-12-18

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/net: ensure vectored buffer node import is tied to notification When support for vectored registered buffers was added, the import itself is using 'req' rather than the notification io_kiocb, sr->notif. For non-vectored imports, sr->notif is correctly used. This is important as the lifetime of the two may be different. Use the correct io_kiocb for the vectored buffer import.
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Published
2025-12-16
Last Modified
2025-12-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-68294
EUVD
EUVD-2025-203786
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linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel relates to the io_uring/net subsystem where vectored registered buffers were imported using an incorrect reference ('req') instead of the proper notification io_kiocb ('sr->notif'). This mismatch can cause issues because the lifetimes of these references differ, potentially leading to improper handling of vectored buffer imports. The fix ensures that the correct io_kiocb is used for vectored buffer imports.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to improper handling of vectored buffer imports in the Linux kernel's io_uring/net subsystem, which might cause unexpected behavior or resource management issues. However, specific impacts such as data corruption, crashes, or security breaches are not detailed in the provided information.

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