CVE-2026-46119: libceph: Fix slab-out-of-bounds access in auth message processing

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

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

libceph: Fix slab-out-of-bounds access in auth message processing

If a (potentially corrupted) message of type CEPHMSGAUTHREPLY contains a positive value in its result field, it is treated as an error code by cephhandleauthreply() and returned to handleauthreply(). Thereafter, an attempt is made to send the preallocated message of type CEPHMSGAUTH, where the returned value is interpreted as the size of the front segment to send. If the result value in the message is greater than the size of the memory buffer allocated for the front segment, an out-of-bounds access occurs, and the content of the memory region beyond this buffer is sent out.

This patch fixes the issue by treating only negative values in the result field as errors. Positive values are therefore treated as success in the same way as a zero value. Additionally, a BUGON is added to sendpreparedauthrequest() comparing the len parameter to frontalloclen to prevent sending the message if it exceeds the bounds of the allocation and to make it easier to catch any logic flaws leading to this.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel (libceph)
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.34.1<5.15.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.175
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.140
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.30
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc7
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.139.1-1<6.6.141.1-1
6.6.141.1-1
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.262-1
6.1.176-16.1.180-16.12.94-16.12.101-17.1.8-17.1.8-2
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.180-1~deb11u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.141.1-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.101-1Fixed in 7.1.8-1Fixed in 7.1.8-2
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.180-1~deb11u1

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:24 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46119?

The severity of CVE-2026-46119 is critical with a score of 9.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46119?

To fix CVE-2026-46119, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46119?

CVE-2026-46119 is a slab-out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the libceph component of the Linux kernel.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46119?

CVE-2026-46119 affects the Linux kernel, including distributions like Debian and specific Microsoft azure kernels.

5

When was CVE-2026-46119 published?

CVE-2026-46119 was published on May 28, 2026.

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