Cve 2025 9160
The latest Cve 2025 9160 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
ksmbd Auth Bypass CVE-2026-52944 Exposes Linux SMB Shares to Sparse File Manipulation
CVE-2026-52944 exposes a critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s ksmbd SMB server that lets authenticated users alter sparse file attributes without proper permission checks. The vulnerability can lead to file corruption, storage misreporting, and denial-of-service attacks in mixed Windows-Linux environments. Administrators should immediately audit ksmbd deployments, apply kernel updates, or switch to alternative SMB servers until patches are available.
CVE-2026-53016: Linux CCP Crypto Driver IV Overrun Vulnerability Underscores Cryptographic Risks for All OS Users
CVE-2026-53016 is a buffer overrun vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AMD CCP crypto driver that incorrectly copies a 16-byte IV into an 8-byte buffer during AF_ALG CTR-AES operations. The flaw could lead to memory corruption and potential privilege escalation on affected AMD-based Linux systems. Although Windows uses a different cryptographic architecture, the incident serves as a critical reminder to harden kernel-mode crypto drivers against similar size-mismatch errors.
Linux OMFS Kernel Bug CVE-2026-53130: How a Mount-Time Underflow Threatens WSL and Windows Security
CVE-2026-53130 is a high-severity Linux kernel bug in the OMFS driver that allows an out-of-bounds overwrite via a mount-time integer underflow. Because WSL 2 uses a real Linux kernel, Windows users are exposed until they update. The article explains the vulnerability, demonstrates an attack scenario, and provides step-by-step mitigation advice.
CVE-2026-52992: Critical ADFS Driver Bug Opens Linux to Out-of-Bounds Memory Attacks
CVE-2026-52992 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ADFS filesystem driver, disclosed on June 24, 2026. Attackers can exploit it by mounting a malicious disk image, potentially leading to memory corruption and code execution. The flaw affects all systems with the ADFS driver enabled, including Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instances, and patches are being rolled out.
CVE-2026-53098: Urgent Linux Kernel Patch Plugs Use-After-Free Hole in MediaTek Wi-Fi Driver
A use-after-free race condition in the Linux kernel’s MediaTek mt76 mt7915 Wi-Fi driver, tracked as CVE-2026-53098, has been patched after its June 24, 2026 disclosure. The flaw could allow local privilege escalation or denial of service and affects a wide range of routers and embedded devices. Windows users are not directly impacted but should audit their network gear for vulnerable Linux-based firmware.
Critical Linux USB Driver Flaw CVE-2026-53195 Strikes Mixed Windows-Linux Fleets via WSL
CVE-2026-53195 is a heap overflow in the Linux kernel's io_ti USB serial driver that can be triggered by a malicious USB device. The flaw directly impacts Windows environments through WSL2, Hyper‑V Linux VMs, and dual‑boot machines. Administrators must patch WSL2 kernels via Windows Update, blacklist the vulnerable driver, and tighten USB access controls across mixed Windows‑Linux fleets.
Microsoft Alerted Users of a Linux Tegra124 Kernel Flaw—Here’s Why CVE-2026-53045 Matters for Windows
CVE-2026-53045 is a Linux kernel flaw in the NVIDIA Tegra124 EMC driver that caused Microsoft to issue a security advisory due to its impact on WSL2 and Azure workloads. The vulnerability, a reversed bit check, can lead to crashes and potential escalation in Linux environments that integrate with Windows. Enterprises are urged to update WSL kernels and Azure container images to mitigate risks from cross-platform dependency.
CVE-2026-53049: GFS2 Race Condition Forces Linux Kernel Patch—Windows Admins Must Act
A race condition in the Linux kernel's GFS2 filesystem, CVE-2026-53049, can corrupt data or crash systems. Windows admins running WSL2, Azure VMs, or containers must patch their Linux kernels immediately and consider blacklisting the GFS2 module where it's not needed.
Eliminate ASR Governance Drift: The GUID-Based Solution for Defender for Endpoint Rule Alignment
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ASR rules often drift between Intune, the security portal, and actual endpoints due to inconsistent naming. This article provides a GUID-based inventory method, advanced hunting queries, and a remediation workflow to permanently align your attack surface reduction policies.
ExpressVPN’s ExpressKeys Scores Cure53 Approval Alongside Passkey and Sharing Features
ExpressVPN’s ExpressKeys password manager received a major update on July 2, 2026, adding passkey support, secure sharing, direct imports, and a novel account recovery system—all backed by a clean Cure53 security audit. The update positions ExpressKeys as a serious contender for Windows users seeking an audited, cross-platform passkey solution integrated with Windows Hello.
BlackBerry AtHoc Upgrade Delivers Native Microsoft Teams Alerts and Entra ID Sync
BlackBerry's June 2026 AtHoc update adds native Microsoft Teams alert delivery and Entra ID synchronization, streamlining crisis communication for Windows-centric organizations. The new operator console leverages Teams presence and Entra ID data to speed response, while single sign-on and automated user lifecycle management reduce administrative overhead.
Live Disaster Recovery Test: Acronis Achieves 35-Second Failover, Comet and MSP360 Lag Behind
AIMultiple's July 2026 disaster recovery benchmark compared Acronis, Comet, and MSP360 on Windows Server 2022 and Ubuntu 24.04. Acronis achieved a 35-second failover, while Comet and MSP360 required 12 and 18 minutes respectively. The results highlight the importance of automated recovery and regular DR testing in the face of modern ransomware threats.
Microsoft Ships Emergency Fix for High-Severity RCE Flaw CVE-2026-50521 in Edge
Microsoft has released an emergency update for the Edge browser to patch a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-50521. The flaw, originating from the Chromium engine, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched systems. Users are urged to update immediately.