SB20260928302 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel init
Published: September 28, 2026 Updated: September 30, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260928302
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97906)
CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow
CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in get_boot_config_from_initrd() when processing a crafted initrd bootconfig. A local user can supply a crafted initrd with a huge bootconfig size to cause a denial of service.
The issue can trigger during early boot on 32-bit systems; 64-bit systems are also affected when the initrd exceeds 4.29 GB.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.