CVE-2026-43099 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: icmp: fix null-ptr-deref in icmp_build_probe() ipv6_stub->ipv6_dev_find() may return ERR_PTR(-EAFNOSUPPORT) when the IPv6 stack is not active (CONFIG_IPV6=m and not loaded), and passing this error pointer to dev_hold() will cause a kernel crash with null-ptr-deref. Instead, silently discard the request. RFC 8335 does not appear to define a specific response for the case where an IPv6 interface identifier is syntactically valid but the implementation cannot perform the lookup at runtime, and silently dropping the request may safer than misreporting "No Such Interface".
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's IPv4 ICMP implementation. This issue arises in the 'icmp_build_probe' function when the IPv6 stack is not active, leading to a kernel crash. The vulnerability occurs because the 'ipv6_dev_find' function can return an error pointer indicating that the IPv6 support is not available. If this error pointer is passed to 'dev_hold', it results in a null pointer dereference, causing a crash. The vulnerability has been addressed by modifying the function to silently discard the request instead of misreporting an error, which could lead to a crash.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the official Linux kernel website.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.13, < 6.6.136 >= 6.7, < 6.12.83 >= 6.13, < 6.18.24 >= 6.19, < 6.19.14 7.0 rc1 7.0 rc2 7.0 rc3 7.0 rc4 7.0 rc5 7.0 rc6 7.0 rc7 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |