SB20260528240 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel net driver

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SB20260528240 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel net driver

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528240
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45846)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference in bareudp_fill_metadata_dst() when processing Open vSwitch packet execution on a bareudp device that is down. A local user can send a crafted netlink request to trigger a kernel crash and cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs on the IPv6 path when the code uses bareudp->sock after it has been cleared during device shutdown.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References