CVE-2026-23370 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc2 set_new_password missing encryption
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc2. The impacted element is the function set_new_password. Such manipulation leads to missing encryption of sensitive data.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-23370. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.