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CVE-2026-64314

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: chacha20poly1305 - validate poly1305 template argument chachapoly_create() still accepts the compatibility poly1305 par…

Published Jul 25, 2026EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2026-64314 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

crypto: chacha20poly1305 - validate poly1305 template argument

chachapoly_create() still accepts the compatibility poly1305 parameter

in the template name, but it assumes the second template argument is

always present and immediately passes it to strcmp().

When the argument is missing, crypto_attr_alg_name() returns an error

pointer. Check for that before comparing the name so malformed template

instantiations fail with an error instead of dereferencing the error

pointer in strcmp().

This matches the surrounding Crypto API template pattern where

crypto_attr_alg_name() results are validated before string-specific use.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-64314?

CVE-2026-64314 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-64314?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-64314?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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