CVE-2025-68196
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Cache streams targeting link when performing LT automation [WHY] Last LT automation update can cause crash by referencing current_state and calling into dc_update_planes_and_stream which may clobber current_state. [HOW] Cache relevant stream pointers and iterate through them instead of relying on the current_state.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.17
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.17.8,
6.18
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-68196 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ecd238e8230e83a5c5436fd2261da4518f5c979
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5b69101f956f5b89605a13cb15f093a7906f2a1
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2025-68196?
CVE-2025-68196 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.17 onward and has been patched in 6.17.8 and 6.18. CVE-2025-68196 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-68196?
Yes — CVE-2025-68196 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.17.8 and 6.18. If you are running Linux kernel 6.17 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2025-68196 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2025-68196 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.