SB20260727274 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel crypto

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SB20260727274 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel crypto

Published: July 27, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260727274
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 Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64306)

CWE-ID: CWE-703 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: 4.8 [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]


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of error conditions in drbg_ctr_generate() when processing additional input during CTR_DRBG generation. A local user can trigger a failure in drbg_ctr_update() to disclose sensitive information.

The output buffer may remain uninitialized when the function incorrectly reports success.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References