SB20260529114 - Excessive Iteration in Linux kernel char ipmi driver

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SB20260529114 - Excessive Iteration in Linux kernel char ipmi driver

Published: May 29, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260529114
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) Excessive Iteration (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-46177)

CWE-ID: CWE-834 - Excessive Iteration

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 restriction of excessive iteration in the ipmi driver when processing event and receive message fetches from a BMC that continues reporting available data. A local user can trigger interaction with a malfunctioning or malicious BMC to cause a denial of service.

The issue can also be triggered when the si interface attention state remains stuck and repeatedly causes flag fetch handling.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References