CVE-2026-74556: scsi: libiscsi_tcp: Bound SCSI Response data segment to the connection buffer

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

scsi: libiscsitcp: Bound SCSI Response data segment to the connection buffer

iscsitcphdrdissect() receives the data segment of several PDU types into the fixed-size conn->data buffer, which is allocated for ISCSIDEFMAXRECVSEGLEN (8192) bytes. For the LOGINRSP, TEXTRSP, REJECT and ASYNCEVENT opcodes the dissect path already rejects a PDU whose DataSegmentLength exceeds that buffer.

The SCSI Command Response (ISCSIOPSCSICMDRSP) path also copies its data segment (sense/response data) into conn->data via iscsitcpdatarecvprep(), but it does so without the same check. The only upstream bound on in.datalen is conn->maxrecvdlength, the initiator's advertised MaxRecvDataSegmentLength, which is commonly negotiated well above 8192 (open-iscsi defaults to 262144). A target that returns a SCSI Response with a DataSegmentLength between 8193 and maxrecvdlength therefore overflows the 8192-byte conn->data buffer.

Once the same bound applies, ISCSIOPSCSICMDRSP is handled exactly like those responses: bound the data segment, receive it into conn->data when present, and otherwise complete the PDU with no data. Fold the opcode into that case group rather than duplicating the check.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74556?

CVE-2026-74556 has a risk rating of 62, indicating a moderate level of vulnerability severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74556?

To fix CVE-2026-74556, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-74556?

CVE-2026-74556 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's libiscsi_tcp that affects the handling of SCSI response data segments.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-74556?

CVE-2026-74556 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that utilize libiscsi_tcp for handling SCSI over iSCSI.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-74556?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-74556 include denial of service or unauthorized access due to improper handling of buffer sizes.

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