CVE-2026-68160: ceph: fix pre-auth out-of-bounds read on snaptrace in ceph_handle_caps()
Published Aug 10, 2026
·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.
- 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.