SB2026052889 - Improper access control in Linux kernel loongarch kernel



SB2026052889 - Improper access control in Linux kernel loongarch kernel

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026052889
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45993)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the LoongArch syscall dispatch table when processing user-controlled syscall numbers. A local user can supply a crafted syscall number to disclose sensitive information.

The syscall number is directly controlled from userspace.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.