SB20260625254 - Use of Uninitialized Variable in Linux kernel batman-adv

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SB20260625254 - Use of Uninitialized Variable in Linux kernel batman-adv

Published: June 25, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260625254
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of Uninitialized Variable (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-52931)

CWE-ID: CWE-457 - Use of Uninitialized Variable

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause undefined behavior.

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized memory in batadv_tp_recv_ack() and batadv_tp_stop() in the tp_meter component when processing a malicious ACK packet for a tp_meter session while the node is acting as a receiver. A remote attacker can send a malicious ACK packet to cause undefined behavior.

The issue occurs when sender-only members are accessed for tp_vars in the BATADV_TP_RECEIVER role during an ongoing tp_meter session.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References