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

crypto: caam - use print_hex_dump_devel to guard key hex dumps

Use print_hex_dump_devel() for dumping sensitive key material in
*_setkey() to avoid leaking secrets at runtime when CONFIG_DYNAMIC_DEBUG
is enabled.
Published: 2026-07-25
Score: 7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The CAAM crypto driver in the Linux kernel, when CONFIG_DYNAMIC_DEBUG is enabled, can emit hex dumps of cryptographic key material during key–setting operations. This accidental disclosure occurs without providing additional controls, allowing someone who can read kernel logs or debug output to recover sensitive keys. The weakness is classified as Information Exposure (CWE-215).

Affected Systems

Any Linux kernel build that includes the CAAM crypto module with CONFIG_DYNAMIC_DEBUG active is potentially vulnerable. The flaw applies to all kernel versions released before the patch was integrated, so any older kernel may still expose keys when dynamic debugging is enabled.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7 indicates high severity of information disclosure. The EPSS score is less than 1%, implying a very low probability of exploitation in the current landscape, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. An attacker would need to enable or read kernel debug logs, typically requiring local or privileged access. Because the leak only occurs when dynamic debugging is enabled, widespread exploitation is unlikely under normal operating conditions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 22:25 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Linux kernel update that incorporates the print_hex_dump_devel guard for the CAAM driver.
  • If an immediate kernel update is not possible, disable CONFIG_DYNAMIC_DEBUG for the CAAM module or globally in the kernel configuration to prevent unintended key dumps.
  • Monitor kernel log management to ensure that debug logs are not captured, stored, or exposed to untrusted users after maintenance or updates.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 22:25 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4717-1 linux security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4720-1 linux security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4723-1 linux-6.1 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4724-1 linux-6.12 new package
History

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses NVD-CWE-noinfo

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-215
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: caam - use print_hex_dump_devel to guard key hex dumps Use print_hex_dump_devel() for dumping sensitive key material in *_setkey() to avoid leaking secrets at runtime when CONFIG_DYNAMIC_DEBUG is enabled.
Title crypto: caam - use print_hex_dump_devel to guard key hex dumps
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
References

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Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-17T04:53:15.471Z

Reserved: 2026-07-19T15:36:31.779Z

Link: CVE-2026-64315

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-25T10:17:12.750

Modified: 2026-09-03T15:49:50.640

Link: CVE-2026-64315

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-07-25T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-64315 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-03T22:30:10Z

Weaknesses