SB20260912158 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel tracefs



SB20260912158 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel tracefs

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912158
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 initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89618)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a false warning.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in eventfs_inode list heads when eventfs_create_dir() fails due to memory pressure. A local user can trigger directory creation failure due to memory pressure to cause a false warning.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.