Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: skbuff: fix pull-bound underflow in skb_checksum_setup_ipv6()
skb_maybe_pull_tail() subtracts skb_headlen(skb) from the unsigned max
argument and passes the result to __pskb_pull_tail() as a signed int. The
function does not ensure that max is at least skb_headlen(skb).
This can happen while parsing IPv6 extension headers when an skb already
has a linear area larger than MAX_IPV6_HDR_LEN. Once the parser needs data
beyond the linear area, max - skb_headlen(skb) wraps and is converted to a
negative delta. __pskb_pull_tail() then passes that negative length to
skb_copy_bits(), where it can become a very large copy length.
Pass the requested length itself as the pull bound at the three
extension-header call sites, so the delta can no longer go negative.
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. An integer underflow in the networking subsystem allows an attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds memory copy by sending specially crafted Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) packets with extension headers. This vulnerability can lead to kernel memory corruption, resulting in a system crash and a Denial of Service (DoS).
Отчет
Red Hat has evaluated this vulnerability as Important because an unauthenticated network adversary can cause a complete system denial of service without requiring user interaction or prior system access. On typical deployments where IPv6 is active, inbound traffic containing manipulated extension headers triggers an arithmetic miscalculation during network buffer management. This results in an excessively large memory copy that destabilizes the kernel and causes the host to crash. Systems operating with externally accessible IPv6 network interfaces are primarily exposed.
Меры по смягчению последствий
--- CME Mitigation Guidance (2026-10-20) --- Disclaimer: The following mitigation solutions are provided as a courtesy, pending the application of an official patch. This content was generated utilizing AI tools in conjunction with data from https://cmetaxonomy.org. Customers are advised to independently evaluate and test these temporary mitigations within their own infrastructure. The highest-value action is to eliminate pull-bound underflows during socket buffer tail pulls in the kernel networking subsystem: upgrade to the fixed Kernel/Kernel Rt/Kernel Ivos Qualcomm/Openshift/Ose Rhel Coreos/Kpatch builds, which pass the requested length itself as the pull bound instead of MAX_IPV6_HDR_LEN at the three extension-header call sites, closing crafted IPv6 packets with extension headers. Until patched, this is a concern on Linux systems running the Linux kernel with IPv6 networking enabled, so restrict network paths from accepting untrusted IPv6 packets with extension headers or disable IPv6 networking where not required. As a compensating measure, deploy runtime memory error detection such as KASAN/HWASan to detect out-of-bounds kernel memory copies when skb_copy_bits reads or writes past buffer boundaries. These controls limit blast radius and contain exploitation, but they do not fix the underlying pull-bound integer underflow defect — apply the upstream patch to fully remediate. Highest-impact CME: CME-119 Compiler Integer Overflow and Conversion Safety (-ftrapv / UBSan Integer) (high)
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Under investigation | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | openshift/ose-rhel-coreos-8 | Affected | ||
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | openshift/ose-rhel-coreos-9 | Affected |
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Дополнительная информация
Статус:
EPSS
7.5 High
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: skbuff: fix pull-bound underflow in skb_checksum_setup_ipv6() skb_maybe_pull_tail() subtracts skb_headlen(skb) from the unsigned max argument and passes the result to __pskb_pull_tail() as a signed int. The function does not ensure that max is at least skb_headlen(skb). This can happen while parsing IPv6 extension headers when an skb already has a linear area larger than MAX_IPV6_HDR_LEN. Once the parser needs data beyond the linear area, max - skb_headlen(skb) wraps and is converted to a negative delta. __pskb_pull_tail() then passes that negative length to skb_copy_bits(), where it can become a very large copy length. Pass the requested length itself as the pull bound at the three extension-header call sites, so the delta can no longer go negative.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: skbuff: fix pull-bound underflow in skb_checksum_setup_ipv6() skb_maybe_pull_tail() subtracts skb_headlen(skb) from the unsigned max argument and passes the result to __pskb_pull_tail() as a signed int. The function does not ensure that max is at least skb_headlen(skb). This can happen while parsing IPv6 extension headers when an skb already has a linear area larger than MAX_IPV6_HDR_LEN. Once the parser needs data beyond the linear area, max - skb_headlen(skb) wraps and is converted to a negative delta. __pskb_pull_tail() then passes that negative length to skb_copy_bits(), where it can become a very large copy length. Pass the requested length itself as the pull bound at the three extension-header call sites, so the delta can no longer go negative.
net: skbuff: fix pull-bound underflow in skb_checksum_setup_ipv6()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: n ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: skbuff: fix pull-bound underflow in skb_checksum_setup_ipv6() skb_maybe_pull_tail() subtracts skb_headlen(skb) from the unsigned max argument and passes the result to __pskb_pull_tail() as a signed int. The function does not ensure that max is at least skb_headlen(skb). This can happen while parsing IPv6 extension headers when an skb already has a linear area larger than MAX_IPV6_HDR_LEN. Once the parser needs data beyond the linear area, max - skb_headlen(skb) wraps and is converted to a negative delta. __pskb_pull_tail() then passes that negative length to skb_copy_bits(), where it can become a very large copy length. Pass the requested length itself as the pull bound at the three extension-header call sites, so the delta can no longer go negative.
EPSS
7.5 High
CVSS3