SB20260626111 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel ipv6

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SB20260626111 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: June 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260626111
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) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53214)

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 cleanup_prefix_route() when handling netlink requests to delete IPv6 addresses. A local user can send a crafted netlink message to trigger the null pointer dereference and cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs when addrconf_get_prefix_route() returns the fib6_null_entry sentinel with a NULL fib6_table pointer.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References