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CVE-2025-68822: Input: alps - fix use-after-free bugs caused by dev3_register_work

criticalCVSS 9.8CVE-2025-68822

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product: Linux kernel (Input: alps)Memory corruption
What
Use-after-free bugs in the alps input driver caused by the dev3_register_work function.
Who is affected
Linux systems using Asus Alps touchpad driver (Input: alps subsystem).
Urgency
Critical urgency; CVSS 9.8 (critical severity), use-after-free can enable local privilege escalation or code execution.
Action
Apply Linux kernel patches that fix the dev3_register_work function to prevent use-after-free conditions.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
critical — CVSS 9.8
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-68822

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

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CVE-2025-68822coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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