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CVE-2026-68374

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: core: sysfs: add lock to bos_descriptors_read() Add a lock to the function bos_descriptors_read().

Published Aug 10, 2026EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2026-68374 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

usb: core: sysfs: add lock to bos_descriptors_read()

Add a lock to the function bos_descriptors_read().

This function accesses udev->bos, which could be simultaneously freed in

usb_reset_and_verify_device(), a function that is commonly called in

drivers all over the kernel.

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.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/217774e143d7b5a88739193284b6421be3978601Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/4e0197fbb0eec588795d5431716a244d9ac8fa93Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/ab82adf5e63b2d89ead7933ab753b9cedbe028e9Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/c07caee449c968842a350bfefa049889923b8240

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-68374?

CVE-2026-68374 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-68374?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-68374?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-68374?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-68374 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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