CVE-2025-68727
Published Dec 24, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs3: Fix uninit buffer allocated by __getname() Fix uninit errors caused after buffer allocation given to 'de'; by initializing the buffer with zeroes. The fix was found by using KMSAN.
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References
Other References
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b1fd82848fdf0e01b3320815b261006c1722c3e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53f4d6cb97096590410f3719f75cdf9fc5120f37
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90e23db1a85956026999c18e76f402542cb004da
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9948dcb2f7b5a1bf8e8710eafaf6016e00be3ad6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b40a4eb4a0543d49686a6e693745009dac3b86a9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d88d4b455b6794f48d7adad52593f1700c7bd50e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dcb5e3cd96b77d52bb65988e4c914636a6d4fdd9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-68727? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ntfs3: Fix uninit buffer allocated by __getname()
Fix uninit errors caused after buffer allocation given to 'de'; by
initializing the buffer with zeroes. The fix was found by using KMSAN.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-68727? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.