What is CVE-2026-68096?
A recursive locking deadlock vulnerability has been resolved in the Linux kernel's audit subsystem, specifically in the audit_dupe_exe() function. This issue can occur during file move operations (e.g., do_renameat2()) and may cause a system hang. Users should apply the relevant kernel updates to mitigate this vulnerability.
Azərbaycanca: Linux kernel-in audit altsistemində audit_dupe_exe() funksiyasında rekursiv kilidləmə (deadlock) zəifliyi aşkarlanıb. Bu, xüsusilə fayl yerdəyişməsi əməliyyatları zamanı baş verərək sistemin dayanmasına səbəb ola bilər. Zəifliyin təsirini aradan qaldırmaq üçün müvafiq kernel yeniləməsi tətbiq edilməlidir.
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In which component of the Linux kernel was the CVE-2026-68096 vulnerability discovered?
This vulnerability was discovered in the audit_dupe_exe() function within the Linux kernel's audit subsystem.
What outcome can the CVE-2026-68096 vulnerability lead to?
This vulnerability can occur during file move operations and may cause a system hang (deadlock).
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