EIP-2026-102906

PRE-CVE

Linux Kernel 2.6.37-rc1 - 'serial_multiport_struct' Local Information Leak

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102906. PoCs published by Todor Donev.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an information leak vulnerability in Linux kernels <= 2.6.37-rc1 by reading uninitialized kernel memory via the `serial_multiport_struct` structure. It writes leaked data to a specified file, allowing an attacker to extract sensitive kernel memory contents.

Description

Linux Kernel 2.6.37-rc1 - 'serial_multiport_struct' Local Information Leak

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Todor Donev · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18080

This exploit leverages an information leak vulnerability in Linux kernels <= 2.6.37-rc1 by reading uninitialized kernel memory via the `serial_multiport_struct` structure. It writes leaked data to a specified file, allowing an attacker to extract sensitive kernel memory contents.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux kernel <= 2.6.37-rc1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Linux system with `/dev/ttyS1` or similar serial device · Ability to execute binary on the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026