SB20260916105 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel target iscsi driver

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SB20260916105 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel target iscsi driver

Published: September 16, 2026 Updated: October 1, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260916105
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90011)

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

CVSSv4: 8.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information and cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in the iSCSI target login payload buffer when processing a crafted login PDU without a terminating null byte. A remote attacker can send a crafted login PDU to disclose sensitive information and cause a denial of service.

Exploitation is reachable through the CHAP authentication path on a portal configured for CHAP.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References