CVE-2026-46238
batman-adv: stop caching unowned originator pointers in BAT IV
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: stop caching unowned originator pointers in BAT IV BAT IV keeps the last-hop neighbor address in each neigh_node, but some paths also cache an originator pointer derived from a temporary lookup. That pointer is not owned by the neigh_node and may no longer refer to a live originator entry after purge handling runs. Stop storing the auxiliary originator pointer in the BAT IV neighbor state. When BAT IV needs the neighbor originator data, resolve it from the stored neighbor address and drop the reference again after use. [sven: avoid bonding logic for outgoing OGM]
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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
- Stop storing auxiliary originator pointer in BAT IV neighbor state.
- Resolve originator data from stored neighbor address when needed.
- Drop the reference after use.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.175 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11 up to (excluding) 5.15.209 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.6.38 up to (excluding) 5.10.258 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.6.140 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.18.32 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7 up to (excluding) 6.12.90 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.9 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09dc0d1a12222ffca6481916eab3cfea477b9620 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/384e3050a42be9085d50507b4d5f8266a588d742 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67bceeb22207f1f5a402973a3a0809e5f2698f38 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e20700f8c524ac379ba8274ff5d453023b7c006 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86b2b58d7c228d850c8c78e4144e6123e8ed2718 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c16c68fdbb69778f8d04f650340c3f4d1518f8e Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aafcbaf1159ea224528ca4075d0ba8c10ef374af Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f03e8583532941b07761c5429de7d50766fa3110 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/384e3050a42be9085d50507b4d5f8266a588d742 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86b2b58d7c228d850c8c78e4144e6123e8ed2718 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c16c68fdbb69778f8d04f650340c3f4d1518f8e -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: stop caching unowned originator pointers in BAT IV BAT IV keeps the last-hop neighbor address in each neigh_node, but some paths also cache an originator pointer derived from a temporary lookup. That pointer is not owned by the neigh_node and may no longer refer to a live originator entry after purge handling runs. Stop storing the auxiliary originator pointer in the BAT IV neighbor state. When BAT IV needs the neighbor originator data, resolve it from the stored neighbor address and drop the reference again after use. [sven: avoid bonding logic for outgoing OGM] Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09dc0d1a12222ffca6481916eab3cfea477b9620 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67bceeb22207f1f5a402973a3a0809e5f2698f38 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e20700f8c524ac379ba8274ff5d453023b7c006 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aafcbaf1159ea224528ca4075d0ba8c10ef374af Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f03e8583532941b07761c5429de7d50766fa3110