Exploitable Kernel Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affects Data Read Operations
CVE-2026-23002

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Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-23002?

In the Linux kernel, a specific vulnerability related to sleepable contexts has been addressed. The issue arose from handling NULL pointer dereferences during data reading operations, which could potentially disrupt kernel stability. By utilizing the '__kernel_read()' function for file reading in sleepable contexts, this vulnerability has been resolved, leading to enhanced error handling and improved code maintenance. The patch simplifies the reading process by leveraging the kernel's standard file interface, allowing for a more robust approach to file data management. This enhancement improves the overall reliability of operations in kernel contexts while maintaining compatibility for non-sleepable situations.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux ad41251c290dfe3c01472c94d2439a59de23fe97

Linux ad41251c290dfe3c01472c94d2439a59de23fe97 < 568aeb3476c770a3863c755dd2a199c212434286

Linux ad41251c290dfe3c01472c94d2439a59de23fe97 < 777a8560fd29738350c5094d4166fe5499452409

References

Timeline

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