CVE-2026-46085
rxrpc: Fix rxkad crypto unalignment handling
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix rxkad crypto unalignment handling Fix handling of a packet with a misaligned crypto length. Also handle non-ENOMEM errors from decryption by aborting. Further, remove the WARN_ON_ONCE() so that it can't be remotely triggered (a trace line can still be emitted).
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 30, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Apply the rxrpc crypto unalignment fix.
- Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
- Ensure non-ENOMEM errors are handled correctly.
- Remove remote triggering of WARN_ON_ONCE.
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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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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: rxrpc: Fix rxkad crypto unalignment handling Fix handling of a packet with a misaligned crypto length. Also handle non-ENOMEM errors from decryption by aborting. Further, remove the WARN_ON_ONCE() so that it can't be remotely triggered (a trace line can still be emitted). Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/440d20d95e844b657a93a0b2dcc2aae155efdce6 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af9271eb666d07b6f65612dc160a47f7cb5220ed Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/def304aae2edf321d2671fd6ca766a93c21f877e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0d3efd03b2a9e0f1ffa6df8fcb264af3d494286 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1c6bd0cc786a8fa74829ce3c4b3673944a308f4