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CVE-2025-68726

kernel: Linux kernel: Arbitrary code execution and denial of service in crypto:aead

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

8.1

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 24, 2025

Updated · August 14, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's cryptographic module, specifically within the Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) algorithms. This flaw stems from improper management of memory allocation sizes, known as reqsize. An attacker could exploit this by triggering the use of these algorithms, leading to memory corruption and system crashes, which can result in a denial of service or potentially allow for unauthorized code execution.

CVSS score applicability

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

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound