CVE-2025-68284
libceph: prevent potential out-of-bounds writes in handle_auth_session_key()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libceph: prevent potential out-of-bounds writes in handle_auth_session_key() The len field originates from untrusted network packets. Boundary checks have been added to prevent potential out-of-bounds writes when decrypting the connection secret or processing service tickets. [ idryomov: changelog ]
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 16, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 16, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply security patches for the libceph module.
- Review network packet handling for boundary checks.
- Reboot systems after applying updates.
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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: libceph: prevent potential out-of-bounds writes in handle_auth_session_key() The len field originates from untrusted network packets. Boundary checks have been added to prevent potential out-of-bounds writes when decrypting the connection secret or processing service tickets. [ idryomov: changelog ] Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ef575834ca99f719d7573cdece9df2fe2b72424 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6920ff09bf911bc919cd7a6b7176fbdd1a6e6850 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fce830ecd0a0256590ee37eb65a39cbad3d64fc Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8dfcc56af28cffb8f25fb9be37b3acc61f2a3d09 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ccbccfba25e9aa395daaea156b5e7790910054c4 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f22c55a20a2d9ffbbac57408d5d488cef8201e9d