CVE-2026-23222
kernel: Linux kernel: OMAP crypto module memory corruption via incorrect scatterlist allocation
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · February 18, 2026
Updated · August 21, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the OMAP cryptography module of the Linux kernel. An incorrect memory allocation within the omap_crypto_copy_sg_lists() function could lead to a buffer overflow. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to achieve privilege escalation, disclose sensitive information, or cause a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write