SB2026032098 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel core
Published: March 20, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026032098
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23255)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the /proc/net/ptype component when handling RCU-protected network device references. A local attacker can exploit a race condition during iteration of packet types to cause a denial of service.
The issue arises from missing RCU protection when accessing pt->dev in ptype_seq_show() and ptype_seq_next(), allowing concurrent modifications to trigger an RCU stall.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.