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CVE-2025-68210
erofs: avoid infinite loop due to incomplete zstd-compressed data
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: erofs: avoid infinite loop due to incomplete zstd-compressed data Currently, the decompression logic incorrectly spins if compressed data is truncated in crafted (deliberately corrupted) images.

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Published Date :

Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-68210 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to fix a decompression logic issue causing infinite loops.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the provided patch for the erofs module.
  • Rebuild and install the kernel.
  • Reboot the system.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-68210.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f86d73a0afe43b6a85d2aa8207853350b7e2111
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d0e0bb1908acac5b27d30b45c450e8ead97eb00
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a12cc3b97f062186568a7b94ddb7aa2ef68140
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Dec. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: erofs: avoid infinite loop due to incomplete zstd-compressed data Currently, the decompression logic incorrectly spins if compressed data is truncated in crafted (deliberately corrupted) images.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f86d73a0afe43b6a85d2aa8207853350b7e2111
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d0e0bb1908acac5b27d30b45c450e8ead97eb00
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a12cc3b97f062186568a7b94ddb7aa2ef68140
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