CVE-2026-68376: sctp: fix auth_hmacs array size in struct sctp_cookie

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

sctp: fix authhmacs array size in struct sctpcookie

The authhmacs array in struct sctpcookie is supposed to store a complete SCTPAUTHHMACALGO parameter, which consists of a struct sctpparamhdr followed by N HMAC identifiers.

However, the array size was calculated using an extra 2 bytes instead of sizeof(struct sctpparamhdr), which is 4 bytes. When four HMAC identifiers are configured, the HMAC-ALGO parameter stored in the endpoint is larger than the authhmacs buffer in the cookie.

As a result, sctpassociationinit() copies beyond the end of authhmacs when initializing the association, corrupting the adjacent authchunks field. This can lead to an invalid HMAC identifier being accepted and later cause an out-of-bounds read in sctpauthgethmac().

Fix the array size calculation by including the full SCTP parameter header size.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux 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-2026-68376?

The severity of CVE-2026-68376 is rated at 42, indicating a significant risk.

2

What impact does CVE-2026-68376 have on the Linux kernel?

CVE-2026-68376 affects the integrity of the SCTP_AUTH_HMAC_ALGO parameter in struct sctp_cookie, which could lead to authentication issues.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-68376?

To fix CVE-2026-68376, ensure that you update to the patched version of the Linux kernel that resolves the auth_hmacs array size issue.

4

When was CVE-2026-68376 published?

CVE-2026-68376 was published on August 10, 2026.

5

In which software is CVE-2026-68376 found?

CVE-2026-68376 is found in the Linux kernel implementation.

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