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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libceph: replace BUG_ON with bounds check for map->max_osd OSD indexes come from… (CVE-2025-68283)

0
High
Published: 12/16/2025 (12/16/2025, 18:31:33 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's libceph component involved the use of BUG_ON for map->max_osd boundary checks. This was replaced with proper bounds checking to validate OSD indexes, which come from untrusted network packets. The fix removes the BUG_ON call in ceph_get_primary_affinity() and adds boundary validation to prevent potential issues.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 18:08:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Linux kernel's libceph module had a vulnerability where OSD indexes derived from untrusted network packets were not properly validated against map->max_osd. The original code used BUG_ON, which is not suitable for handling untrusted input. This was replaced with explicit boundary checks to ensure OSD indexes do not exceed map->max_osd, mitigating the risk of kernel crashes or denial of service. The change includes dropping BUG_ON in ceph_get_primary_affinity() and adding proper validation logic.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition in the Linux kernel due to improper handling of out-of-bounds OSD indexes from untrusted network packets. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. The CVSS vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact but a high impact on availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to replace the BUG_ON with proper boundary checks for map->max_osd in libceph. Users should update to the fixed kernel version once it is available. Patch status is not yet confirmed in this data; check the official Linux kernel advisories for the exact fixed versions and apply updates accordingly.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-3g24-mff9-8mv9
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2025-68283"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a6b72d39c2644c7f847891c

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:50:43 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 18:08:50 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:26:52 UTC

Views: 10

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