CVE-2026-68744: SSSD. The sss_nss_protocol_fill_initgr() function
Affects sssdSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10sssdpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSsssdpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSsssdpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSsssdpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSsssdpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSsssdpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates. Since the vulnerability requires local access to the SSSD NSS responder unix socket, restricting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
Description
A vulnerability in SSSD's NSS responder allows a local attacker to cause uninitialized heap bytes to be transmitted to the client. This occurs because the sss_nss_protocol_fill_initgr() function pre-allocates reply space for all group entries but does not shrink the packet when groups are skipped. The flaw can disclose cached directory data and heap layout information but does not expose credentials or hashes. The vulnerability requires local access to the SSSD NSS responder unix socket. No official fix or mitigation meeting Red Hat's criteria is currently available.