CVE-2026-23274: netfilter: xt_IDLETIMER: reject rev0 reuse of ALARM timer labels

Published Mar 20, 2026
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Updated

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

Other sources

netfilter: xtIDLETIMER: reject rev0 reuse of ALARM timer labels

Microsoft

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux netfilter xt_IDLETIMER
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.126.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.7<5.10.253
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.203
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.167
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.130
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.78
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.19
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.9
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.257-16.1.170-36.1.174-16.12.86-16.12.90-27.0.10-17.0.12-2
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.174-1~deb11u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.257-1Fixed in 6.1.170-3Fixed in 6.1.174-1Fixed in 6.12.86-1Fixed in 6.12.90-2Fixed in 7.0.10-1Fixed in 7.0.12-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.174-1~deb11u1

Event History

Mar 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:40 PM
Description
Jun 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:45 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23274?

CVE-2026-23274 is considered a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel netfilter xt_IDLETIMER.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23274?

To fix CVE-2026-23274, upgrade your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the patch resolving this issue.

3

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-23274?

CVE-2026-23274 specifically impacts the Linux netfilter xt_IDLETIMER module.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-23274?

CVE-2026-23274 is a vulnerability related to timer label reuse within the netfilter module.

5

Is CVE-2026-23274 actively exploited?

As of now, there have been no public reports indicating that CVE-2026-23274 is actively exploited in the wild.

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