SB20260812383 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel fs

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SB20260812383 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel fs

Published: August 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260812383
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-68151)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown or release in the binfmt_elf_fdpic PT_INTERP program header handling when processing a crafted FDPIC ELF binary. A local user can execute a specially crafted binary to cause a denial of service.

The issue can be triggered repeatedly, and the affected file may remain unwritable for as long as the system runs.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References