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RSS for SlackCVE-2026-74578
By Roy Kalfon |
17 August 2026
Linux kernel AF_ALG skcipher async IV race allows keystream reuse and plaintext recovery
Linux kernel crypto/algif_skcipher async skcipher_recvmsg() passes ctx->iv into in-flight requests; after io_submit() unlock, concurrent sendmsg(ALG_SET_IV) can overwrite the IV. In CTR/stream modes this enables IV/keystream reuse and plaintext recovery by unprivileged users. Fix: remove AIO branch/force sync. Debian: bullseye fixed 5.10.262-1, bookworm 6.1.180-1, trixie 6.12.101-1.