CVE-2025-68216

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: BPF: Disable trampoline for kernel module function trace The current LoongArch BPF trampoline implementation is incompatible with tracing functions in kernel modules. This causes several severe and user-visible problems: * The `bpf_selftests/module_attach` test fails consistently. * Kernel lockup when a BPF program is attached to a module function [1]. * Critical kernel modules like WireGuard experience traffic disruption when their functions are traced with fentry [2]. Given the severity and the potential for other unknown side-effects, it is safest to disable the feature entirely for now. This patch prevents the BPF subsystem from allowing trampoline attachments to kernel module functions on LoongArch. This is a temporary mitigation until the core issues in the trampoline code for kernel module handling can be identified and fixed. [root@fedora bpf]# ./test_progs -a module_attach -v bpf_testmod.ko is already unloaded. Loading bpf_testmod.ko... Successfully loaded bpf_testmod.ko. test_module_attach:PASS:skel_open 0 nsec test_module_attach:PASS:set_attach_target 0 nsec test_module_attach:PASS:set_attach_target_explicit 0 nsec test_module_attach:PASS:skel_load 0 nsec libbpf: prog 'handle_fentry': failed to attach: -ENOTSUPP libbpf: prog 'handle_fentry': failed to auto-attach: -ENOTSUPP test_module_attach:FAIL:skel_attach skeleton attach failed: -524 Summary: 0/0 PASSED, 0 SKIPPED, 1 FAILED Successfully unloaded bpf_testmod.ko. [1]: https://lore.kernel.org/loongarch/CAK3+h2wDmpC-hP4u4pJY8T-yfKyk4yRzpu2LMO+C13FMT58oqQ@mail.gmail.com/ [2]: https://lore.kernel.org/loongarch/CAK3+h2wYcpc+OwdLDUBvg2rF9rvvyc5amfHT-KcFaK93uoELPg@mail.gmail.com/

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-12-16
Last modified 2026-04-15
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.17 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.17.10, 6.18 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.17
Fixed in
✓ 6.17.10 6.17.x ✓ 6.18

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-68216 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2025-68216?

    CVE-2025-68216 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.17 onward and has been patched in 6.17.10 and 6.18. CVE-2025-68216 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-68216?

    Yes — CVE-2025-68216 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.17.10 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.

  • Is CVE-2025-68216 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2025-68216 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.