SB20260912217 - Memory leak in Linux kernel ipv4



SB20260912217 - Memory leak in Linux kernel ipv4

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912217
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89565)

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

CVSSv4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a resource leak in ipip_tunnel_rcv() when processing packets in collect_md mode after metadata_dst allocation fails. A local user can trigger packet processing under these conditions to cause a denial of service.

The issue can be triggered through an ipip or mplsip tunnel configured in collect_md mode.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.