CVE-2026-45988
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix re-decryption of RESPONSE packets If a RESPONSE packet gets a temporary failure during processing, it may end up in a partially decrypted state - and then get requeued for a retry. Fix this by just discarding the packet; we will send another CHALLENGE packet and thereby elicit a further response. Similarly, discard an incoming CHALLENGE packet if we get an error whilst generating a RESPONSE; the server will send another CHALLENGE.
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A critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in the Linux kernel's rxrpc protocol handler has been identified. This flaw allows for potential remote compromise or system instability via crafted network packets during the decryption of RESPONSE packets.
Severity
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HEPSS
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix re-decryption of RESPONSE packets If a RESPONSE packet gets a temporary failure during processing, it may end up in a partially decrypted state - and then get requeued for a retry. Fix this by just discarding the packet; we will send another CHALLENGE packet and thereby elicit a further response. Similarly, discard an incoming CHALLENGE packet if we get an error whilst generating a RESPONSE; the server will send another CHALLENGE.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0422e7a4883f25101903f3e8105c0808aa5f4ce9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76cb9a2d252274adfae6e293a292434631a7d472
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b89868305052b94a91b708c462bc2281fa42a4a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d61482be4aae1835b78875761206241835a7510e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f55b383070170e988e4dec28be2af1714d258521