SB20260816160 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel netfilter

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SB20260816160 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel netfilter

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816160
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) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-74564)

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

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 user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized memory access in xt_hashlimit when processing hashlimit rule configuration with inconsistent XT_HASHLIMIT_RATE_MATCH usage for the same hashtable. A local user can create specially crafted netfilter rules to cause a denial of service.

The issue arises when different rules referring to the same hashtable use conflicting rate match semantics, and revision values less than 3 are also affected when the flag is used.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References