Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9 create_in_format_blob return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9. The impacted element is the function create_in_format_blob. The manipulation leads to return value. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-68228. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.9. This issue affects the function create_in_format_blob. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/plane: Fix create_in_format_blob() return value create_in_format_blob() is either supposed to return a valid pointer or an error, but never NULL. The caller will dereference the blob when it is not an error, and thus will oops if NULL returned. Return proper error values in the failure cases.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-68228 since 12/16/2025. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing 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 278926 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-68228), 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 860f93f4fce1e733b8a2474f6bfa153243d775f3/cead55e24cf9e092890cf51c0548eccd7569defa 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 (278926) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2868). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for 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 Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 278926
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-68228

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.17.10
Patch: 860f93f4fce1e733b8a2474f6bfa153243d775f3/cead55e24cf9e092890cf51c0548eccd7569defa

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-2025-68228 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-68228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336827
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), 12/17/2025 17:01 (2), 01/20/2026 01:52 (7), 02/03/2026 10:47 (1), 02/21/2026 16:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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