Ceph Kernel Vulnerability in Linux Affecting Encrypted Directories

CVE-2025-68297

What is CVE-2025-68297?

A vulnerability exists within the Ceph module of the Linux kernel that could lead to a crash when attempting to read from fscrypt-encrypted directories. This problem arises specifically when using the Ceph msgr2 protocol in secure mode. When the encryption and decryption processes are triggered, certain operations can result in a general protection fault, potentially destabilizing the affected system.

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