SB2026050992 - Type Confusion in Linux kernel bpf



SB2026050992 - Type Confusion in Linux kernel bpf

Published: May 9, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026050992
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43306)

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper function type handling in the BPF crypto destructor kfunc registration when invoking the destructor through an indirect function call with CONFIG_CFI enabled. A local user can trigger BPF operations that free crypto context fields to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation requires CONFIG_CFI to be enabled.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.