CVE-2026-74473: vxlan: use pskb_network_may_pull() in route_shortcircuit()

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

vxlan: use pskbnetworkmaypull() in routeshortcircuit()

routeshortcircuit() currently calls pskbmaypull(skb, sizeof(struct iphdr)) (or ipv6hdr), which checks if bytes are available starting from skb->data.

However, in vxlanxmit(), skb->data points to the MAC header, so skbnetworkoffset(skb) is ETHHLEN (14 bytes). Using pskbmaypull(skb, 20) only checks 20 bytes from skb->data (which is 14 bytes MAC header + 6 bytes of IP header), leaving the rest of the IP header potentially un-pulled in non-linear frags. Subsequent dereferences of iphdr(skb)->daddr can read beyond the pulled linear buffer length.

Fix this by using pskbnetworkmaypull(), which adds skbnetworkoffset(skb) to the length check to ensure the full network header is present in the linear buffer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74473?

The severity of CVE-2026-74473 is rated at risk level 34.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74473?

To fix CVE-2026-74473, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-74473?

CVE-2026-74473 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to the vxlan module.

4

What system is affected by CVE-2026-74473?

CVE-2026-74473 affects the Linux kernel software.

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When was CVE-2026-74473 published?

CVE-2026-74473 was published on August 15, 2026.

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