CVE-2026-89607 Linux Kernel eCryptfs - Buffer Overflow

Linux kernel eCryptfs contains a buffer overflow caused by lack of bounds checking on encrypted_key_size in parse_tag_3_packet, letting attackers cause out-of-bounds writes and memory corruption, exploit requires use of AES-192 cipher.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.17% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Buffer Overflow
Impact
Privilege Escalation, Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
11 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for this vulnerability.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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