SB20260528244 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel openvswitch

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SB20260528244 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel openvswitch

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528244
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45840)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

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 improper input validation in the openvswitch vport netlink reply helpers when handling a crafted upcall PID array in vport mutation operations. A local user can supply an oversized PID array to trigger a kernel BUG and cause a denial of service.

On systems with unprivileged user namespaces enabled, the issue is reachable via unshare -Urn.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References