CVE-2026-68448: Linux kernel · ovl: check access to copy_file_range source with src mounter creds
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.0 Low · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +11
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to correct the credential checks in overlayfs copy_file_range operations. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions as provided by their distribution vendors. No additional mitigation is required as the issue is resolved by the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel overlay filesystem (overlayfs) related to the copy_file_range operation has been resolved. The flaw involved incorrect credential checks when copying files across different overlayfs mounts, potentially allowing read access to files that should be denied. This issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been fixed by verifying read access with the correct source credentials. The vulnerability is rated as low severity and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68448 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f4a107439d2e43db176e34919933e617cb7f2c5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ec22c8113d8cf72ed7197bb61037dcad09e50d8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1e0eb8f55cfe09bb31a202a388babc411292656 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68448 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-68448 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)