CVE-2026-74567: keys: fix out-of-bounds read in keyring_get_key_chunk()

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

keys: fix out-of-bounds read in keyringgetkeychunk()

For description-level chunks keyringgetkeychunk() advances the read pointer by level sizeof(long) past the inline prefix but only bounds-checks the prefix, so a long enough key description is read past its kmemdup(desc, desclen + 1) allocation. Compute the full byte offset and bounds-check the description against it before reading.

The walk only reaches a description-level chunk when two keys collide through the hash, x, type and domaintag chunks, so this is reached from an unprivileged addkey(2) with a crafted pair of same-type keys whose index hashes collide; KASAN reports a slab-out-of-bounds read.

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74567?

CVE-2026-74567 has been assigned a risk level of 29, indicating a significant potential impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74567?

To fix CVE-2026-74567, upgrade the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-74567?

CVE-2026-74567 affects versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the keyring functionality.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-74567?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-74567 could lead to unauthorized access or information disclosure due to out-of-bounds read.

5

Is CVE-2026-74567 an easy vulnerability to exploit?

CVE-2026-74567 requires specific conditions to exploit effectively, making it moderately complex.

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