7.1
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-45856
RDMA/uverbs: Validate wqe_size before using it in ib_uverbs_post_send
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/uverbs: Validate wqe_size before using it in ib_uverbs_post_send ib_uverbs_post_send() uses cmd.wqe_size from userspace without any validation before passing it to kmalloc() and using the allocated buffer as struct ib_uverbs_send_wr. If a user provides a small wqe_size value (e.g., 1), kmalloc() will succeed, but subsequent accesses to user_wr->opcode, user_wr->num_sge, and other fields will read beyond the allocated buffer, resulting in an out-of-bounds read from kernel heap memory. This could potentially leak sensitive kernel information to userspace. Additionally, providing an excessively large wqe_size can trigger a WARNING in the memory allocation path, as reported by syzkaller. This is inconsistent with ib_uverbs_unmarshall_recv() which properly validates that wqe_size >= sizeof(struct ib_uverbs_recv_wr) before proceeding. Add the same validation for ib_uverbs_post_send() to ensure wqe_size is at least sizeof(struct ib_uverbs_send_wr).

INFO

Published Date :

May 27, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 30, 2026, 11:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
Validate wqe_size to prevent out-of-bounds reads and potential information disclosure.
  • Validate wqe_size before kmalloc() in ib_uverbs_post_send().
  • Ensure wqe_size is at least sizeof(struct ib_uverbs_send_wr).
  • Apply kernel security updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

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  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 30, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 27, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/uverbs: Validate wqe_size before using it in ib_uverbs_post_send ib_uverbs_post_send() uses cmd.wqe_size from userspace without any validation before passing it to kmalloc() and using the allocated buffer as struct ib_uverbs_send_wr. If a user provides a small wqe_size value (e.g., 1), kmalloc() will succeed, but subsequent accesses to user_wr->opcode, user_wr->num_sge, and other fields will read beyond the allocated buffer, resulting in an out-of-bounds read from kernel heap memory. This could potentially leak sensitive kernel information to userspace. Additionally, providing an excessively large wqe_size can trigger a WARNING in the memory allocation path, as reported by syzkaller. This is inconsistent with ib_uverbs_unmarshall_recv() which properly validates that wqe_size >= sizeof(struct ib_uverbs_recv_wr) before proceeding. Add the same validation for ib_uverbs_post_send() to ensure wqe_size is at least sizeof(struct ib_uverbs_send_wr).
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01c9b152647dc70dc06a4a2eff86ebb3b3c76075
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1956f0a74ccf5dc9c3ef717f2985c3ed3400aab0
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b5ac1c15334d46c0dbd49d64a2257b929500163
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c15ec4cd4e7f57c6bbcb4e73e99290f150dd2a7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bef70ff9841990658610512b4a18e4a88c9b4df6
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf1feed1a7886af945f92890493aefd2b5c9928a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf4454da8b1e712714628c0a0d6e7845bb40790a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d533425ac1f2925b4fc3e4ed9b9d72362cb23475
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