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CVE-2026-52978
net: psp: require admin permission for dev-set and key-rotate
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: psp: require admin permission for dev-set and key-rotate The dev-set and key-rotate netlink operations modify shared device state (PSP version configuration and cryptographic key material, respectively) but do not require CAP_NET_ADMIN. The only access control is psp_dev_check_access() which merely verifies netns membership.

INFO

Published Date :

June 24, 2026, 4:28 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 24, 2026, 4:28 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

Linux
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-52978 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

Solution
Ensure administrative privileges are required for sensitive device operations.
  • Update the Linux kernel to include the patch.
  • Verify netlink operations require CAP_NET_ADMIN.
  • Restrict access based on privilege levels.
  • Implement proper access controls for netlink operations.

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