CVE-2025-68771 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2 ocfs2_find_victim_chain cl_next_free_rec allocation of resources

January 13, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function ocfs2_find_victim_chain. Such manipulation of the argument cl_next_free_rec leads to allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-68771. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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