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CVE-2025-68329

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: Fix WARN_ON in tracing_buffers_mmap_close for split VMAs When a VMA is split (e.g., by partial munmap or MAP_FIXED), t…

Published Dec 22, 2025EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2025-68329 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 22, 2025.

Technical description

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

tracing: Fix WARN_ON in tracing_buffers_mmap_close for split VMAs

When a VMA is split (e.g., by partial munmap or MAP_FIXED), the kernel

calls vm_ops->close on each portion. For trace buffer mappings, this

results in ring_buffer_unmap() being called multiple times while

ring_buffer_map() was only called once.

This causes ring_buffer_unmap() to return -ENODEV on subsequent calls

because user_mapped is already 0, triggering a WARN_ON.

Trace buffer mappings cannot support partial mappings because the ring

buffer structure requires the complete buffer including the meta page.

Fix this by adding a may_split callback that returns -EINVAL to prevent

VMA splits entirely.

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-2025-68329?

CVE-2025-68329 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 22, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-68329?

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-2025-68329?

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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