CVE-2026-128886
Dbus: server accept watch can be stalled by blocking nonce-tcp accept_with_noncefile path
Description
A flaw was found in dbus when configured with the nonce-tcp transport. An unauthenticated attacker able to connect to an exposed listener can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by opening a connection and withholding the expected authentication token. Because the server processes this verification without enforcing a timeout, the stalled connection blocks the accept process and prevents legitimate clients from establishing new connections.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-128886
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update dbus to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Reconfigure dbus to disable nonce-tcp transport if feasible.
- Monitor server resource utilization.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-128886.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-128886 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2472930 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in dbus when configured with the nonce-tcp transport. An unauthenticated attacker able to connect to an exposed listener can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by opening a connection and withholding the expected authentication token. Because the server processes this verification without enforcing a timeout, the stalled connection blocks the accept process and prevents legitimate clients from establishing new connections. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-1322 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/128xxx/CVE-2026-128886.json">CVE-2026-128886</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-128886 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2472930