Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.18, < 6.18.33 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa1a08a4632af5d1117779e7ff0e32e3c69f29bdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b718342a7fbaa2dff5fefc31988c07af8c6cbc21Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb88a8c86109edb15971481e3de816a8bfdfe571Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52978?
CVE-2026-52978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 s...
How severe is CVE-2026-52978?
CVE-2026-52978 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-2026-52978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.