SB20260424196 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel xfrm
Published: April 24, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260424196
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31517)
CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of non-linear skb state in iptfs_reassem_cont() when reassembling fragmented IP-TFS packets. A remote attacker can send specially crafted fragmented packets to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.