SB2026091982 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel net driver
Published: September 19, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026091982
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90142)
CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to write past the end of the XSK buffer array.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds write in the virtio_net RX ring resize handling when resizing the RX ring while an AF_XDP socket is attached. A local user can resize the RX ring to write past the end of the XSK buffer array.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.