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CVE-2025-68235

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nouveau/firmware: Add missing kfree() of nvkm_falcon_fw::boot nvkm_falcon_fw::boot is allocated, but no one frees it.

Published Dec 16, 2025EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2025-68235 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

nouveau/firmware: Add missing kfree() of nvkm_falcon_fw::boot

nvkm_falcon_fw::boot is allocated, but no one frees it. This causes a

kmemleak warning.

Make sure this data is deallocated.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-68235?

CVE-2025-68235 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-68235?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-68235?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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