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[NEW] [medium] Linux Kernel: Vulnerability enables disclosure of information

mediumCVE-2026-68480
A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the Linux Kernel to disclose information.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux KernelInformation disclosure
What
A local attacker can disclose sensitive information via a kernel vulnerability.
Who is affected
Systems with local user access to the affected Linux kernel are vulnerable.
Urgency
Moderate; local-only attack requiring existing system access limits immediate risk.
Action
Update the Linux kernel to a patched version.

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Details

Source
CERT-Bund (BSI) Security Advisories (DE · national-cert · site)
Severity
medium
Published
2026-08-07
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync
Language
Machine-translated to English — verify against the original

Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-2704

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-68480coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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