6.9
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-56099
OpenBSD mpls_do_error Kernel Stack Memory Disclosure via MPLS Input
Description

OpenBSD before commit 6a23123 (2026-06-18) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the mpls_do_error function within sys/netmpls/mpls_input.c that allows remote attackers to disclose kernel stack memory by sending crafted MPLS frames with 16 labels and no Bottom-of-Stack bit set.

INFO

Published Date :

June 18, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 14, 2026, 10:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-56099 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openbsd openbsd
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenBSD to fix an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in MPLS error handling.
  • Update OpenBSD to the latest version.
  • Apply the security patch for netmpls.
  • Review MPLS input processing.
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-2026-56099.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openbsd/src/commit/6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd Patch
https://pop.argus-systems.ai/advisory/adv-040.html Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openbsd-mpls-do-error-kernel-stack-memory-disclosure-via-mpls-input Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Jun/17 Exploit Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/3 Exploit Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-56099 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-56099 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-56099 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openbsd/src', 'vendor': 'openbsd', 'product': 'src', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openbsd/src', 'vendor': 'openbsd', 'product': 'src', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:github/openbsd/src', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 27, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026-06-18
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openbsd/src/commit/6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://pop.argus-systems.ai/advisory/adv-040.html Types: Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openbsd-mpls-do-error-kernel-stack-memory-disclosure-via-mpls-input Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Jun/17 Types: Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/3 Types: Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-56099', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T20:44:12.654787Z'}
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Jun. 21, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Jun/17
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Jun. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/19/3
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 18, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openbsd/src', 'vendor': 'openbsd', 'product': 'src', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added Description OpenBSD before commit 6a23123 (2026-06-18) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the mpls_do_error function within sys/netmpls/mpls_input.c that allows remote attackers to disclose kernel stack memory by sending crafted MPLS frames with 16 labels and no Bottom-of-Stack bit set.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-125
    Added Reference https://github.com/openbsd/src/commit/6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd
    Added Reference https://pop.argus-systems.ai/advisory/adv-040.html
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openbsd-mpls-do-error-kernel-stack-memory-disclosure-via-mpls-input
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.