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CVE-2025-68303

kernel: Linux kernel: Memory corruption in punit_ipc due to incorrect pointer handling

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 16, 2025

Updated · August 20, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's punit_ipc component. This vulnerability arises from incorrect handling of a pointer, where the address of a pointer was passed instead of the pointer itself. This error can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing a local attacker to compromise the system's integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write