CVE-2026-64559 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Check length in PKEY_VERIFYPROTK ioctl Explicitly check the buffer length request structure provided by user-space and fail, if it exceeds the buffer size.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's handling of the PKEY_VERIFYPROTK ioctl has been addressed. This issue involved the lack of proper validation for the buffer length of a request structure sent from user space. The vulnerability could allow a request to exceed the allocated buffer size, potentially leading to memory-related issues.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the official Linux kernel website.
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |