CVE-2026-64566: xfrm: iptfs: propagate SKBFL_SHARED_FRAG in iptfs_skb_add_frags()

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

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

xfrm: iptfs: propagate SKBFLSHAREDFRAG in iptfsskbaddfrags()

When iptfsskbaddfrags() copies frag references from the source frag walk into a new SKB, it increments the page reference count via skbfragref() but does not propagate SKBFLSHAREDFRAG to the destination SKB's skbshinfo->flags.

If the source SKB carries shared frags (e.g. from a page-pool backed receive path), the new inner SKB will appear to ESP as having privately owned frags. A subsequent espinput() call for a nested transport-mode SA then takes the no-COW fast path and decrypts in place, writing over pages that are still referenced by the outer IPTFS SKB. This causes kernel-visible memory corruption and can trigger a panic.

All other frag-transfer helpers in the kernel (skbtrycoalesce, skbgroreceive, pskbcopyfclone, skbshift, skbsegment) correctly propagate SKBFLSHAREDFRAG; align iptfsskbaddfrags() with this convention by setting the flag inside the loop immediately after skbfragref() and nrfrags++, so every exit path that attaches a frag unconditionally propagates SKBFLSHAREDFRAG.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64566?

CVE-2026-64566 has a risk rating of 57.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-64566?

CVE-2026-64566 affects the Linux kernel.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-64566?

To fix CVE-2026-64566, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-64566?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-64566 is related to improper handling of SKB fragment references, which may lead to memory management issues.

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When was CVE-2026-64566 published?

CVE-2026-64566 was published on August 5, 2026.

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