CVE-2026-68354: firewire: net: Fix fragmented datagram reassembly

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

firewire: net: Fix fragmented datagram reassembly

fwnetfragnew() keeps a sorted list of received fragments for a partial datagram. When a new fragment is adjacent to an existing fragment, the code checks whether the new fragment also closes the gap to the next or previous list entry.

Those neighbor lookups currently assume that the current fragment always has a real next or previous fragment. At a list edge, the next or previous entry is the list head, not a struct fwnetfragmentinfo.

The gap checks also compare against the old edge of the current fragment instead of the edge after adding the new fragment. As a result, a fragment that bridges two existing ranges may leave two adjacent ranges unmerged, so fwnetpdiscomplete() can miss a complete datagram.

Check for the list head before looking up the neighboring fragment, and compare the neighbor against the new fragment's far edge when deciding whether to merge all three ranges.

This issue was found by a static analysis checker and confirmed by manual source review.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68354?

CVE-2026-68354 has a severity score of 23, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68354?

To remediate CVE-2026-68354, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the fix for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68354?

CVE-2026-68354 affects the Linux kernel implementations that utilize the FireWire networking feature.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2026-68354?

CVE-2026-68354 can lead to potential denial of service attacks due to improper handling of fragmented datagram reassembly.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2026-68354?

CVE-2026-68354 specifically involves the fwnet_frag_new() function within the Linux kernel's FireWire networking implementation.

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