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CVE-2025-68290

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: most: usb: fix double free on late probe failure The MOST subsystem has a non-standard registration function which frees the in…

Published Dec 16, 2025EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2025-68290 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.

Technical description

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

most: usb: fix double free on late probe failure

The MOST subsystem has a non-standard registration function which frees

the interface on registration failures and on deregistration.

This unsurprisingly leads to bugs in the MOST drivers, and a couple of

recent changes turned a reference underflow and use-after-free in the

USB driver into several double free and a use-after-free on late probe

failures.

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-2025-68290?

CVE-2025-68290 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-68290?

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-2025-68290?

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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