CVE-2026-23448: net: usb: cdc_ncm: add ndpoffset to NDP16 nframes bounds check

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

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

net: usb: cdcncm: add ndpoffset to NDP16 nframes bounds check

cdcncmrxverifyndp16() validates that the NDP header and its DPE entries fit within the skb. The first check correctly accounts for ndpoffset:

if ((ndpoffset + sizeof(struct usbcdcncmndp16)) > skbin->len)

but the second check omits it:

if ((sizeof(struct usbcdcncmndp16) + ret (sizeof(struct usbcdcncmdpe16))) > skbin->len)

This validates the DPE array size against the total skb length as if the NDP were at offset 0, rather than at ndpoffset. When the NDP is placed near the end of the NTB (large wNdpIndex), the DPE entries can extend past the skb data buffer even though the check passes. cdcncmrxfixup() then reads out-of-bounds memory when iterating the DPE array.

Add ndpoffset to the nframes bounds check and use structsizet() to express the NDP-plus-DPE-array size more clearly.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel (net/usb cdc_ncm)
Linux Linux kernel>=3.8<6.6.130
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.78
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.20
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.10
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4

Event History

Apr 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23448?

The severity of CVE-2026-23448 is classified as high with a score of 7.8 according to the CVSS v3.1.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-23448?

CVE-2026-23448 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net/usb cdc_ncm module.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-23448?

To fix CVE-2026-23448, apply the available patch provided in the Linux kernel update.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-23448?

CVE-2026-23448 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the net/usb cdc_ncm module.

5

When was CVE-2026-23448 published?

CVE-2026-23448 was published on April 3, 2026.

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