CVE-2026-74592
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Integrity Measurement Architecture (IMA). When a file is truncated, the system's integrity policy hooks are not properly instantiated, preventing the action cache flags from being reset. This oversight means that after truncation, the file is not re-collected, re-measured, re-audited, and re-appraised on subsequent access, potentially allowing an attacker to bypass integrity checks.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.5 | N/A | 8.1 |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | Low |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Non-Repudiation
Technical Impact: Hide Activities
The source of an attack will be difficult or impossible to determine. This can allow attacks to the system to continue without notice.
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