CVE-2026-43453: netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: fix stack out-of-bounds read in pipapo_drop()

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

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

netfilter: nftsetpipapo: fix stack out-of-bounds read in pipapodrop()

pipapodrop() passes rulemap[i + 1].n to pipapounmap() as the tooffset argument on every iteration, including the last one where i == m->fieldcount - 1. This reads one element past the end of the stack-allocated rulemap array (declared as rulemap[NFTPIPAPOMAXFIELDS] with NFTPIPAPOMAXFIELDS == 16).

Although pipapounmap() returns early when islast is true without using the tooffset value, the argument is evaluated at the call site before the function body executes, making this a genuine out-of-bounds stack read confirmed by KASAN:

BUG: KASAN: stack-out-of-bounds in pipapodrop+0x50c/0x57c [nftables] Read of size 4 at addr ffff8000810e71a4

This frame has 1 object: [32, 160) 'rulemap'

The buggy address is at offset 164 -- exactly 4 bytes past the end of the rulemap array.

Pass 0 instead of rulemap[i + 1].n on the last iteration to avoid the out-of-bounds read.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<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

Event History

May 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43453?

CVE-2026-43453 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stack out-of-bounds read operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43453?

To fix CVE-2026-43453, you should apply the latest patches from the Linux kernel that address this specific vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-43453?

CVE-2026-43453 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the netfilter component.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2026-43453?

The implications of CVE-2026-43453 include the risk of data leakage or system instability due to the stack out-of-bounds read.

5

When was CVE-2026-43453 disclosed?

CVE-2026-43453 was disclosed as part of updates related to vulnerabilities found in the Linux kernel.

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