CVE-2026-68458: Linux kernel · binder: cache secctx size before release zeroes it
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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.
- 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:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 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
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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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 for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that address this issue. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that fixes have been released. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the patch.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel binder driver was resolved that involved incorrect handling of the security context size during binder transactions. The issue caused an out-of-bounds read due to the security context length being zeroed before it was used to calculate buffer boundaries, potentially allowing memory corruption. This flaw was fixed by caching the aligned security context size before it was cleared. The vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68458 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1228926e1e4d605cc74d9e675558982a6f2cf446 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4257f45ee1fddd0558e77b62af8bb63fd87b2162 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b34826e55aad3520ec813f1f367c11b24b29dc9f (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68458 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-68458 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/b34826e55aad3520ec813f1f367c11b24b29dc9f (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)