CVE-2026-63857: net: airoha: Do not read uninitialized fragment address in airoha_dev_xmit()

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

net: airoha: Do not read uninitialized fragment address in airohadevxmit()

The transmit loop in airohadevxmit() reads fragment address and length during its final iteration, when the loop index equals skbshinfo(skb)->nrfrags, at which point the fragment data is uninitialized. While these values are never consumed, the read itself is unsafe and may trigger a page fault. Fix this by avoiding the fragment read on the last iteration. Additionally, move the skb pointer from the first to the last used packet descriptor, so that airohaqdmatxnapipoll() defers freeing the skb until the final descriptor is processed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63857?

CVE-2026-63857 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-63857?

CVE-2026-63857 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the airoha network driver.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-63857?

To fix CVE-2026-63857, update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-63857?

CVE-2026-63857 can lead to a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code due to uninitialized memory access.

5

Is CVE-2026-63857 a remote exploitation risk?

Yes, CVE-2026-63857 is categorized with an attack vector of AV:N, indicating a remote exploitation risk.

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