Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: audit: add missing syscalls to read class The "at" variant of getxattr() and listxattr() are missing from the audit read class. Calling getxattrat() or listxattrat() on a file to read its extended attributes will bypass audit rules such as: -w /tmp/test -p rwa -k test_rwa The current patch adds missing syscalls to the audit read class.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.18.16 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2e8c144299c31d3972295ed80d4cb908daf4f6fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad37505ce869a8100ff23f24eea117de7a7516bfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bcb90a2834c7393c26df9609b889a3097b7700cdPatch
- https://www.bencteux.fr/posts/missing_syscalls_audit/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23241?
CVE-2026-23241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: audit: add missing syscalls to read class The "at" variant of getxattr() and listxattr() are missing from the audit read class. Ca...
How severe is CVE-2026-23241?
CVE-2026-23241 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23241?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.