CVE-2026-43500 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Also unshare DATA/RESPONSE packets when paged frags are present The DATA-packet handler in rxrpc_input_call_event() and the RESPONSE handler in rxrpc_verify_response() copy the skb to a linear one before calling into the security ops only when skb_cloned() is true. An skb that is not cloned but still carries externally-owned paged fragments (e.g. SKBFL_SHARED_FRAG set by splice() into a UDP socket via __ip_append_data, or a chained skb_has_frag_list()) falls through to the in-place decryption path, which binds the frag pages directly into the AEAD/skcipher SGL via skb_to_sgvec(). Extend the gate to also unshare when skb_has_frag_list() or skb_has_shared_frag() is true. This catches the splice-loopback vector and other externally-shared frag sources while preserving the zero-copy fast path for skbs whose frags are kernel-private (e.g. NIC page_pool RX, GRO). The OOM/trace handling already in place is reused.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Rxrpc implementation has been addressed. The issue arose because the DATA and RESPONSE packet handlers did not properly unshare packets containing externally-owned paged fragments before processing them. This oversight allowed such packets to bypass necessary security operations, leading to potential vulnerabilities. The problem has been fixed by extending the packet handling to unshare these fragments, ensuring proper security measures are applied.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
| CWE-123 | Write-what-where Condition | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | > 5.3, < 6.18.29 >= 6.19, < 7.0.6 5.3 - 5.3 rc7 5.3 rc8 7.1 rc1 7.1 rc2 |
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Change History
11 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |