SB20260824233 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ipv6

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SB20260824233 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: August 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260824233
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-74598)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in rt6_route_rcv() when processing a crafted IPv6 Router Advertisement containing a malformed Route Information option. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted Router Advertisement to disclose sensitive information.

When additional options follow the malformed Route Information option, data from the next option can be incorporated into the installed route and become visible to userspace.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References