CVE-2026-64046
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published19 Jul 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: tls: prevent chain-after-chain in plain text SG Sashiko points out that if end = 0 (start != 0) the current code will create a chain link to content type right after the wrap link: This would create a chain where the wrap link points directly to another chain link. The scatterlist API sg_next iterator does not recursively resolve consecutive chain links. meaning this is illegal input to crypto. The wrapping link is unnecessary if end = 0. end is the entry after the last one used so end = 0 means there's nothing pushed after the wrap: end start i v v v [ ]...[ ][ d ][ d ][ d ][ d ][rsv for wrap] Skip the wrapping in this case. TLS 1.3 can use the "wrapping slot" for it's chaining if end = 0. This avoids the chain-after-chain. Move the wrap chaining before marking END and chaining off content type, that feels like more logical ordering to me, but should not matter from functional perspective.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/410351158dfef2d67fea6603680b3a6013c6ed9d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49a5faaa471ddcd37b6893970c9916eb836e7c31
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91359966e247c0244c66d50bbb8e74aefa4321c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/929b1548e63ac72e104c07d8ee8cbbeeba2fa89a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acdc12b71c9aa4be5dcd2c8062753c6d2033e235
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af855f4c966afafef74faf8390c7b86568c0d46d
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/410351158dfef2d67fea6603680b3a6013c6ed9d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49a5faaa471ddcd37b6893970c9916eb836e7c31
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91359966e247c0244c66d50bbb8e74aefa4321c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/929b1548e63ac72e104c07d8ee8cbbeeba2fa89a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acdc12b71c9aa4be5dcd2c8062753c6d2033e235
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af855f4c966afafef74faf8390c7b86568c0d46d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9c015ef1a7bf1e8dc67f21c6381f36deb2c3a36
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff26a0e8377dec07e4a7230db7675bed1b9a6d03
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-64046 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-64046 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.76%.
How severe is CVE-2026-64046?
CVE-2026-64046 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-64046?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2026-64046?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.15.209 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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