CVE-2026-68151: binfmt_elf_fdpic: only honour the first PT_INTERP

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

binfmtelffdpic: only honour the first PTINTERP

The program header scan handles PTINTERP from a switch nested in the scan loop, so its break leaves the switch and not the loop. A binary carrying more than one PTINTERP runs the case again and overwrites both interpretername and interpreter. The previous name allocation leaks and so does the previous interpreter reference, along with the write denial openexec() took on it. The denial is never released, so the file stays unwritable for as long as the system runs.

An unprivileged caller reaches this with a crafted binary and repeats it at will. binfmtelf stops at the first PTINTERP. Do the same here.

The flaw dates back to the driver's introduction in the pre-git history tree introduced in v2.6.11 by 91808d6ebe39 ("[PATCH] FRV: Add FDPIC ELF binary format driver").

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68151?

The severity of CVE-2026-68151 is rated at risk 33.

2

What does CVE-2026-68151 affect?

CVE-2026-68151 affects the Linux kernel's handling of the PT_INTERP program header.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-68151?

To fix CVE-2026-68151, you should update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2026-68151?

CVE-2026-68151 could lead to improper handling of binaries that carry more than one PT_INTERP, potentially causing unexpected behavior.

5

When was CVE-2026-68151 published?

CVE-2026-68151 was published on August 10, 2026.

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