SB20260528247 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel net slip driver

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SB20260528247 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel net slip driver

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528247
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45843)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in slhc_uncompress() when parsing a short VJ-compressed TCP header with optional fields requested in the change byte. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted compressed packet to disclose sensitive information.

The over-read bytes are incorporated into cached connection state and may be reflected into subsequent reconstructed packets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References