CVE-2025-68782
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Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-01-19

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: target: Reset t_task_cdb pointer in error case If allocation of cmd->t_task_cdb fails, it remains NULL but is later dereferenced in the 'err' path. In case of error, reset NULL t_task_cdb value to point at the default fixed-size buffer. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-19
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-68782
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel's SCSI target code where, if the allocation of the cmd->t_task_cdb pointer fails, it remains NULL but is later dereferenced in the error handling path. This can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. The fix resets the NULL t_task_cdb pointer to point to a default fixed-size buffer in case of error.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause the Linux kernel to dereference a NULL pointer, which may lead to a kernel crash or system instability when the error path is executed. This can result in denial of service or unexpected behavior on affected systems.

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