CVE-2026-43028
netfilter: x_tables: ensure names are nul-terminated
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: x_tables: ensure names are nul-terminated Reject names that lack a \0 character before feeding them to functions that expect c-strings. Fixes tag is the most recent commit that needs this change.
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 1, 2026, 3:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-43028
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Solution
- Apply the latest Linux kernel patch for netfilter.
- Update the kernel to a fixed version.
- Validate input string termination.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: x_tables: ensure names are nul-terminated Reject names that lack a \0 character before feeding them to functions that expect c-strings. Fixes tag is the most recent commit that needs this change. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/673bbd36cba21d10a10f0932f479df7468e26fbb Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73124608172890306b85f2206d8b3cac20e324f1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a958a4f90ddd7de0800b33ca9d7b886b7d40f74e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa6cd4a8863391e0a64f62d8922cb0af732a2cf2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bcac50ea0a29d430eedc5ac87b215393b567baa9 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2d4a3abb15ca14716c6d8b9ffcbcd7c63626af4 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea01c1b219f5a11c66918abaa6f052e5a74041d6 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f419bdc205894750f4d3ec042bc87a1b9cde1351