CVE-2026-53006 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: fix possible UAF in icmpv6_rcv() Caching saddr and daddr before pskb_pull() is problematic since skb->head can change. Remove these temporary variables: - We only access &ipv6_hdr(skb)->saddr and &ipv6_hdr(skb)->daddr when net_dbg_ratelimited() is called in the slow path. - Avoid potential future misuse after pskb_pull() call.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's handling of ICMPv6 messages. This issue arises from caching source and destination addresses before pulling the packet's data, which can lead to a misuse of the packet's header. The vulnerability is present in the Linux kernel stable tree, specifically in the IPv6 ICMP handling code.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
| CWE-825 | Expired Pointer Dereference | redhat-SADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.4, < 5.10.258 >= 5.11, < 5.15.209 >= 5.16, < 6.1.175 >= 6.2, < 6.6.141 >= 6.7, < 6.12.91 >= 6.13, < 6.18.33 >= 6.19, < 7.0.10 |
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| redhat enterprise linux | 8.0 9.0 10.0 |
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Change History
14 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | siemens-SADP |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |