CVE-2026-43341: net/ipv6: ioam6: prevent schema length wraparound in trace fill

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

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

net/ipv6: ioam6: prevent schema length wraparound in trace fill

ioam6filltracedata() stores the schema contribution to the trace length in a u8. With bit 22 enabled and the largest schema payload, sclen becomes 1 + 1020 / 4, wraps from 256 to 0, and bypasses the remaining-space check. ioam6filltracedata() then positions the write cursor without reserving the schema area but still copies the 4-byte schema header and the full schema payload, overrunning the trace buffer.

Keep sclen in an unsigned int so the remaining-space check and the write cursor calculation both see the full schema length.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.1.168
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.134
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.81
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.22
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.12
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7

Event History

May 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43341?

The severity of CVE-2026-43341 is categorized as high due to potential impact on the integrity of trace data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43341?

To fix CVE-2026-43341, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-43341?

CVE-2026-43341 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel that utilize ioam6 functionality.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-43341?

CVE-2026-43341 is a vulnerability related to the ioam6 functionality in the net/ipv6 module of the Linux kernel.

5

Can CVE-2026-43341 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-43341 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected systems are exposed to untrusted network traffic.

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