SB20260824256 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel packet

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SB20260824256 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel packet

Published: August 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260824256
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-74582)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds write in packet_snd() and packet_sendmsg_spkt() in the Linux kernel AF_PACKET implementation when handling non-ring send paths during concurrent device reconfiguration. A local user can send crafted packets while triggering a change in hard_header_len to cause an out-of-bounds write.

The issue affects SOCK_RAW send handling, and packet_sendmsg_spkt() is affected by the same inconsistent header length usage across allocation and packet construction.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References