CVE-2026-46028: crypto: algif_aead - snapshot IV for async AEAD requests

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

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

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14<5.10.254
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.204
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.170
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.137
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.85
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.27
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.257-16.1.170-36.1.174-16.12.86-16.12.94-17.0.12-27.0.13-1
linux/kernel>=4.14.0<5.10.254
5.10.254
linux/kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.204
5.15.204
linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.170
6.1.170
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.137
6.6.137
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.85
6.12.85
linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.18.27
6.18.27
linux/kernel>=6.19.0<7.0.4
7.0.4

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 6.12.94-1Fixed in 7.0.12-2Fixed in 7.0.13-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.254
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.204
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.170
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.137
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.85
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.18.27
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.0.4

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:56 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:56 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46028?

The severity of CVE-2026-46028 is assessed as medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46028?

To fix CVE-2026-46028, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46028?

CVE-2026-46028 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel and Debian Linux.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-46028?

The risk associated with CVE-2026-46028 includes a potential denial of service due to improper handling of async AEAD requests.

5

When was CVE-2026-46028 published?

CVE-2026-46028 was published on May 27, 2026.

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