SB2026090547 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel tls



SB2026090547 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel tls

Published: September 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026090547
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80904)

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass TLS record authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of cryptographic decryption errors in tls_sw_splice_read() when reading TLS records through splice. A remote attacker can cause a TLS record that failed authentication to be delivered through splice to bypass TLS record authentication.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.