CVE-2026-52931: batman-adv: tp_meter: avoid use of uninit sender vars

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

batman-adv: tpmeter: avoid use of uninit sender vars

Other sources

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

Launchpad

Affected Software

15 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>=4.8<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
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.262-16.1.176-16.1.180-16.12.94-16.12.105-17.1.8-27.1.10-1
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 6.6.143.1-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.262-1Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.105-1Fixed in 7.1.8-2Fixed in 7.1.10-1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.180-1~deb11u1
  4. Configuration

    In batadv_tp_recv_ack() and batadv_tp_stop(), after the tp_vars lookup, immediately verify tp_vars->role is BATADV_TP_SENDER and return/bail out if it is not, before accessing any sender-only members.

    Linux kernel batman-adv (tp_meter) tp_vars->role validation = Check immediately after lookup and bail out unless role == BATADV_TP_SENDER

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:14 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:06 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:39 PM
Description
Aug 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:13 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-52931?

CVE-2026-52931 has a risk score of 33, indicating a moderate level of severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-52931?

To address CVE-2026-52931, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-52931?

CVE-2026-52931 affects the Linux kernel's batman-adv module.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-52931?

CVE-2026-52931 can lead to undefined behavior when uninitialized sender variables are used in certain roles.

5

When was CVE-2026-52931 published?

CVE-2026-52931 was published on June 24, 2026.

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