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CVE-2025-68311

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tty: serial: ip22zilog: Use platform device for probing After commit 84a9582fd203 ("serial: core: Start managing serial control…

Published Dec 16, 2025EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2025-68311 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.

Technical description

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

tty: serial: ip22zilog: Use platform device for probing

After commit 84a9582fd203 ("serial: core: Start managing serial controllers

to enable runtime PM") serial drivers need to provide a device in

struct uart_port.dev otherwise an oops happens. To fix this issue

for ip22zilog driver switch driver to a platform driver and setup

the serial device in sgi-ip22 code.

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-2025-68311?

CVE-2025-68311 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 16, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-68311?

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-2025-68311?

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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