CVE-2026-68097: ksmbd: validate ACE size against SID sub-authorities

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ksmbd: validate ACE size against SID sub-authorities

setntacldacl() validates sid.numsubauth before copying an ACE, but does not verify that the declared ACE size contains all sub-authorities described by that field. An undersized ACE can therefore be copied and later make the POSIX ACL deduplication walk inspect data beyond the copied ACE boundary.

The existing initial bound check is also too small. It only ensures that the ACE size field is accessible before setntacldacl() reads sid.numsubauth farther into the input buffer.

Require enough input for the fixed SID header before accessing numsubauth, reject ACEs smaller than that header, and skip ACEs whose declared size cannot contain the complete SID. This makes the validation consistent with the other ACE walk paths.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68097?

CVE-2026-68097 has a risk score of 37.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68097?

To resolve CVE-2026-68097, update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68097?

CVE-2026-68097 impacts systems running the vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68097?

CVE-2026-68097 is a validation vulnerability in the ksmbd component of the Linux kernel.

5

Can CVE-2026-68097 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-68097 could potentially be exploited remotely if the conditions are met.

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