CVE-2026-52916: batman-adv: frag: disallow unicast fragment in fragment
Published Jun 24, 2026
·Updated
batman-adv: frag: disallow unicast fragment in fragment
Affected Software
13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux kernel batman-adv
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.141.1-1<6.6.143.1-1
6.6.143.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=3.13<5.10.258
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.175
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.142
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.92
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.34
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Remediation
Event History
Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-52916?
CVE-2026-52916 has a risk rating of 71, indicating a high severity level.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-52916?
To fix CVE-2026-52916, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the relevant security patches.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-52916?
CVE-2026-52916 affects systems running the Linux kernel with the batman-adv module.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-52916 have on system security?
CVE-2026-52916 could potentially allow attackers to exploit unicast fragments, compromising the integrity of data transmission.
5
When was CVE-2026-52916 published?
CVE-2026-52916 was published on June 24, 2026.