Linux Kernel up to 6.12.100/6.18.41/7.1.5/7.2-rc4 LoongArch jump_label_init sysctl.vm.mem_profiling unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.100/6.18.41/7.1.5/7.2-rc4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function jump_label_init of the component LoongArch. This manipulation of the argument sysctl.vm.mem_profiling causes unusual condition. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-68185. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.100/6.18.41/7.1.5/7.2-rc4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function jump_label_init of the component LoongArch. The manipulation of the argument sysctl.vm.mem_profiling with an unknown input leads to a unusual condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: Move jump_label_init() before parse_early_param() When enabling both CONFIG_MEM_ALLOC_PROFILING=y and CONFIG_MEM_ALLOC_PROFILING_ENABLED_BY_DEFAULT=y, then diabling memory profiling by adding the boot parameter 'sysctl.vm.mem_profiling=0' will cause the kernel failed to boot. After analysis, this is because jump_label_init() must be called before parse_early_param(), the early param handlers may modify static keys by static_branch_enable/disable(). Fix this by moving jump_label_init() to before parse_early_param(). The solution is similar to other architectures.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-68185 since 07/30/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 6.12.101, 6.18.42, 7.1.6 or 7.2-rc5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4b40e590efb350c54480d7e883f054d3609a94c6/38b025fcdc45bdf5140a5726a1fbb2e694ea047b/881e9f3c4e117b100880b1c5de3a0da8e455a78f/ea68d444a658783234a06f05414e41cf93a18fb2 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.0
• 6.1
• 6.2
• 6.3
• 6.4
• 6.5
• 6.6
• 6.7
• 6.8
• 6.9
• 6.10
• 6.11
• 6.12.100
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
• 6.18.12
• 6.18.13
• 6.18.14
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• 6.18.16
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• 6.18.20
• 6.18.21
• 6.18.22
• 6.18.23
• 6.18.24
• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
• 6.18.28
• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
• 6.18.32
• 6.18.33
• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 7.1.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2
• 7.1.3
• 7.1.4
• 7.1.5
• 7.2-rc1
• 7.2-rc2
• 7.2-rc3
• 7.2-rc4

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.101/6.18.42/7.1.6/7.2-rc5
Patch: 4b40e590efb350c54480d7e883f054d3609a94c6/38b025fcdc45bdf5140a5726a1fbb2e694ea047b/881e9f3c4e117b100880b1c5de3a0da8e455a78f/ea68d444a658783234a06f05414e41cf93a18fb2

Timelineinfo

07/30/2026 CVE reserved
08/10/2026 +11 days Advisory disclosed
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-68185 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-68185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387541

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2026 15:57
Changes: 08/10/2026 15:57 (60)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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