CVE-2025-68968

Double free vulnerability in the multi-mode input module

High · published January 14, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
0.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A double free vulnerability is lurking in the multi-mode input module! This means memory could be mishandled in a way that’s surprisingly sneaky. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that keeps serving the same dish twice without clearing the order from the kitchen. If the cook doesn't catch the mistake, you might end up with a chaotic mix of flavors that could ruin your meal! If exploited, this vulnerability could result in unpredictable behavior in the input function, potentially crashing your application or leading to data corruption. Imagine your favorite app misbehaving at just the wrong moment – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that keeps serving the same dish twice without clearing the order from the kitchen. If the cook doesn't catch the mistake, you might end up with a chaotic mix of flavors that could ruin your meal! This vulnerability occurs due to improper memory management, allowing a double free of memory resources in the input module. This means an attacker could manipulate the flow of the program, leading to severe operational issues.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could result in unpredictable behavior in the input function, potentially crashing your application or leading to data corruption. Imagine your favorite app misbehaving at just the wrong moment – absolutely devastating! To protect against this, patch to the latest version immediately, implementing robust memory management practices in your code. Review your input handling processes to ensure they are secure and resistant to such errors. You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your systems and be the security hero you were meant to be! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00097 · 0.7th percentile
Published
2026-01-14T02:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 02:05Z
    Double free vulnerability in the multi-mode input module
    cvelistv5