Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-wmi-sysman: Don't hex dump plaintext password data set_new_password() hex dumps the entire buffer, which contains plaintext password data, including current and new passwords. Remove the hex dump to avoid leaking credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11.1, < 5.15.203 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e6115c2f2facaed9593c16ad2e5accd487f5c52Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/411ba3cd837f7825c0e648e155bc505641f95854Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5de34126fb2edf8ab7f25d677b132e92d8bf9edePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bbb420f202834363e1e25435e49db0a385c2232Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1a196e0a6dcddd03748468a0e9e3100790fc85cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d78e74adc5cfff7afd9d03b9da8058a7e435f9bcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9e785bd62d2ac23cf29a75dcfea8c8087fd3870Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23370?
CVE-2026-23370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-wmi-sysman: Don't hex dump plaintext password data set_new_password() hex dumps the entire buffer, which contai...
How severe is CVE-2026-23370?
CVE-2026-23370 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-2026-23370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.