CVE-2026-23154: net: fix segmentation of forwarding fraglist GRO

Published Feb 14, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net: fix segmentation of forwarding fraglist GRO

This patch enhances GSO segment handling by properly checking the SKBGSODODGY flag for fraglist GSO packets, addressing low throughput issues observed when a station accesses IPv4 servers via hotspots with an IPv6-only upstream interface.

Specifically, it fixes a bug in GSO segmentation when forwarding GRO packets containing a fraglist. The function skbsegmentlist cannot correctly process GRO skbs that have been converted by XLAT, since XLAT only translates the header of the head skb. Consequently, skbs in the fraglist may remain untranslated, resulting in protocol inconsistencies and reduced throughput.

To address this, the patch explicitly sets the SKBGSODODGY flag for GSO packets in XLAT's IPv4/IPv6 protocol translation helpers (bpfskbproto4to6 and bpfskbproto6to4). This marks GSO packets as potentially modified after protocol translation. As a result, GSO segmentation will avoid using skbsegmentlist and instead falls back to skbsegment for packets with the SKBGSODODGY flag. This ensures that only safe and fully translated fraglist packets are processed by skbsegmentlist, resolving protocol inconsistencies and improving throughput when forwarding GRO packets converted by XLAT.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.12.69
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc7

Event History

Feb 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23154?

CVE-2026-23154 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on packet forwarding in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23154?

To fix CVE-2026-23154, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-23154?

CVE-2026-23154 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that utilize GSO segment handling.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-23154?

The impact of CVE-2026-23154 may include degraded network performance or improper handling of fragmented packets.

5

When was CVE-2026-23154 reported?

CVE-2026-23154 was reported in 2026 and addresses a specific issue in the handling of GSO segments in the Linux kernel.

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