SB20260626211 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel netfilter

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SB20260626211 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel netfilter

Published: June 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260626211
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote 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-2026-53131)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in netfilter Ethernet header handling when processing packets that reach ip6t_eui64, xt_mac, ipset bitmap:ip,mac, hash:ip,mac, hash:mac, or nf_log_syslog code paths without a valid Ethernet MAC header. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because these paths access eth_hdr(skb) after insufficient validation that the skb is associated with an Ethernet device and that a full MAC header is present.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References