SB20251216179 - Resource management error in Linux kernel misc driver
Published: December 16, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251216179
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68248)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the vmballoon_migratepage() function in drivers/misc/vmw_balloon.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.