SB20260912350 - Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Linux kernel dell dell-wmi-sysman driver
Published: September 12, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260912350
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89444)
CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files
CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/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 insertion of sensitive information into log files in the dell-wmi-sysman set_attribute() function when setting BIOS attributes. A local user can cause a BIOS attribute request buffer containing a plaintext administrator password to be logged to disclose sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.