CVE-2025-68212

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The statmount_string() function, when processing STATMOUNT_MNT_UIDMAP or STATMOUNT_MNT_GIDMAP flags, fails to initialize an offset pointer (offp). This oversight can lead to an uninitialized dereference when the pointer is later accessed. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (system crash).

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.