SB20261022195 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel sctp

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SB20261022195 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel sctp

Published: October 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261022195
CSH Severity
Medium
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) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98614)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service through an infinite loop in the Linux kernel's SCTP implementation.

The vulnerability exists due to an unreachable loop termination condition in sctp_assoc_update_retran_path() when selecting a retransmission path while every remaining transport, including the current retransmission path, is SCTP_UNCONFIRMED. A remote attacker can trigger affected SCTP retransmission-path processing under these conditions to cause the transport-selection loop to run indefinitely.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References