CVE-2026-64006: netfilter: nf_tables: fix dst corruption in same register operation
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfilter: nftables: fix dst corruption in same register operation
For lshift and rshift, the shift operations are performed in a loop over 32-bit words. The loop calculates the shifted value and write it to dst, and then immediately reads from src to calculate the carry for the next iteration. Because src and dst could point to the same memory location, the carry is incorrectly calculated using the newly modified dst value instead of the original src value.
Adding a temporary local variable to cache the original value before writing to dst and using it for the carry calculation solves the problem. In addition, partial overlap is rejected from control plane for all kind of operations including byteorder. This was tested with the following bytecode:
table testtable ip flags 0 use 1 handle 1 ip testtable testchain use 3 type filter hook input prio 0 policy accept packets 0 bytes 0 flags 1 ip testtable testchain 2 [ immediate reg 1 0x44332211 0x88776655 ] [ bitwise reg 1 = ( reg 1 << 0x08000000 ) ] [ cmp eq reg 1 0x66443322 0x00887766 ] [ counter pkts 0 bytes 0 ] ip testtable testchain 4 3 [ immediate reg 1 0x44332211 0x88776655 ] [ bitwise reg 1 = ( reg 1 << 0x08000000 ) ] [ cmp eq reg 1 0x55443322 0x00887766 ] [ counter pkts 21794 bytes 1917798 ]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-64006?
CVE-2026-64006 has a risk rating of 37.
How do I fix CVE-2026-64006?
To fix CVE-2026-64006, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
What does CVE-2026-64006 affect?
CVE-2026-64006 affects the netfilter module in the Linux kernel.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-64006?
CVE-2026-64006 is a vulnerability related to destination (dst) corruption during shift operations.
When was CVE-2026-64006 published?
CVE-2026-64006 was published on July 19, 2026.