CVE-2026-80924
crypto: krb5 - use kfree_sensitive() for derived key buffers
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: krb5 - use kfree_sensitive() for derived key buffers crypto_krb5_prepare_encryption() and crypto_krb5_prepare_checksum() free the buffer holding the freshly derived keys with plain kfree(), leaving the key material behind in the freed slab object.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
Linux
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-80924
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Apply the patch for crypto: krb5.
- Use kfree_sensitive for derived key buffers.
- Ensure key material is not leaked.
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