CVE-2026-68160: ceph: fix pre-auth out-of-bounds read on snaptrace in ceph_handle_caps()

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

ceph: fix pre-auth out-of-bounds read on snaptrace in cephhandlecaps()

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.143.1-1<6.6.150.1-1
6.6.150.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.150.1-1

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:14 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68160?

CVE-2026-68160 has a risk score of 47, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68160?

To fix CVE-2026-68160, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2026-68160 address?

CVE-2026-68160 addresses a pre-authentication out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ceph_handle_caps() function.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68160?

CVE-2026-68160 affects configurations of the Linux kernel that utilize the Ceph distributed file system.

5

When was CVE-2026-68160 published?

CVE-2026-68160 was published on August 10, 2026.

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