CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-74707

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.14%

3th percentile - higher than 3% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the zero-copy path validates TX metadata while obtaining the descriptor context, then reads it again later when preparing the hardware request. User space can change the metadata between those operations and bypass the original validation. The fix validates metadata in xsk_tx_metadata_request() and uses the resulting flags snapshot for every feature check.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability may allow bypassing metadata validation, potentially leading to improper packet processing or security compromise.

Recommendation

Apply a Linux kernel update that validates metadata in xsk_tx_metadata_request() and uses a snapshot of flags.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xsk: validate metadata when processing requests The zero-copy path validates TX metadata while obtaining the descriptor context, then reads it again later when preparing the hardware request. User space can change the metadata between those operations and bypass the original validation. Validate the metadata in xsk_tx_metadata_request() and use the resulting flags snapshot for every feature check. Read request fields once so all zero-copy drivers process only values observed after successful validation.

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