Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-97596
Published: September 28, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU152618
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97596
CWE-ID: CWE-129
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds transition table access.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array indices in IPVS connection template synchronization record processing when processing a crafted IPVS synchronization record containing an invalid template state. A remote attacker can send a crafted IPVS synchronization record with an invalid template state to trigger an out-of-bounds transition table access.
The version 1 synchronization path handles both IPv4 and IPv6 records.
Affected software
Linux kernel
How to mitigate CVE-2026-97596
Install security update from vendor's repository.
Linux kernel - update to 7.0 rc3