SB20260824214 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel sched

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SB20260824214 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel sched

Published: August 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260824214
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-74620)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

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 improper input validation in act_gact and act_police fallback control action handling when configuring traffic control actions through user-supplied netlink attributes. A local user can supply a crafted fallback control action value to cause a denial of service.

The issue can cause an unbounded sk_buff memory leak for each packet traversing the affected filter chain, including kernel-generated packets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References