SB20260812403 - Improper access control in Linux kernel net driver

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SB20260812403 - Improper access control in Linux kernel net driver

Published: August 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260812403
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-68142)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to modify Geneve tunnel device configuration in another network namespace.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in geneve_changelink() when handling rtnetlink changelink requests for a Geneve device whose underlay network namespace differs from the device network namespace. A local privileged user can send a specially crafted changelink request to modify Geneve tunnel settings in the underlay network namespace.

The issue arises when the Geneve device has been created in or moved to a different network namespace than the one associated with its underlay sockets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References