Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9 test_kho initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9. Impacted is the function test_kho. Performing a manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-68225. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9. This affects the function test_kho. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lib/test_kho: check if KHO is enabled We must check whether KHO is enabled prior to issuing KHO commands, otherwise KHO internal data structures are not initialized.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-68225 since 12/16/2025. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/21/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 279005 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-68225), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.17.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch bb3267bedd902ec457643b1326cccddafb82e901/a26ec8f3d4e56d4a7ffa301e8032dca9df0bbc05 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (279005) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2868). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 279005
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-68225

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.17.10
Patch: bb3267bedd902ec457643b1326cccddafb82e901/a26ec8f3d4e56d4a7ffa301e8032dca9df0bbc05

Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/16/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/21/2026 +67 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-68225 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-68225
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336825
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2868 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2025 16:13
Updated: 02/21/2026 16:36
Changes: 12/16/2025 16:13 (58), 12/19/2025 03:57 (2), 01/20/2026 01:44 (7), 02/03/2026 09:18 (1), 02/21/2026 16:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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