SB20260720272 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel ipv6

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SB20260720272 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: July 20, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260720272
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-63968)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to an infinite loop in fib6_select_path() when walking IPv6 route sibling entries during softirq-side processing. A local attacker can trigger route processing to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because a detached sibling entry may still point into an old ring, preventing the walker from reaching its termination condition.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References