Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: caam - guard HMAC key hex dumps in hash_digest_key Use print_hex_dump_devel() for dumping sensitive HMAC key bytes in hash_digest_key() to avoid leaking secrets at runtime when CONFIG_DYNAMIC_DEBUG is enabled.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.6, < 5.10.259 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/177730a273b18e195263ed953853273e901b5064Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2adbfca7452eeac45117b8e803288a2767f7075fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5cffe3c136891aa4d579bf5c079a68f7cb371b0cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9207798fe619cbc85c8744a9b9e2af1db2b6e1aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8f12d9b00c1950779e5679b9c13908584682bb6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7e52fe3f7901ccb9cd29b3f7c683d809ba87e48Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd849c07b8d706425e60a4dfcef54b7b67c967cePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8e72fdf47bd5ef7abe642b034c6178a61a8580aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46291?
CVE-2026-46291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: caam - guard HMAC key hex dumps in hash_digest_key Use print_hex_dump_devel() for dumping sensitive HMAC key bytes in hash...
How severe is CVE-2026-46291?
CVE-2026-46291 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-2026-46291?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.