CVE-2026-63857 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: airoha: Do not read uninitialized fragment address in airoha_dev_xmit() The transmit loop in airoha_dev_xmit() reads fragment address and length during its final iteration, when the loop index equals skb_shinfo(skb)->nr_frags, at which point the fragment data is uninitialized. While these values are never consumed, the read itself is unsafe and may trigger a page fault. Fix this by avoiding the fragment read on the last iteration. Additionally, move the skb pointer from the first to the last used packet descriptor, so that airoha_qdma_tx_napi_poll() defers freeing the skb until the final descriptor is processed.
A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's Airoha Ethernet driver, specifically in the fragment transmission loop of the 'airoha_dev_xmit' function. During the final iteration of the loop, the function reads fragment addresses and lengths when the loop index matches the number of fragments. At this point, the fragment data is uninitialized, creating a risk of an unsafe read that could trigger a page fault. Although the uninitialized data is not used, the read operation itself poses a potential risk. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. The specific commit that resolves this issue is available in the Linux kernel stable tree.
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |