CVE-2026-53366
kernel: ipv4: account for fraggap on the paged allocation path
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 16, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's handling of IPv4 network packets. An error in how the kernel accounts for fragmented data during memory allocation can lead to an undersized memory buffer. This memory handling issue could potentially be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a system crash or denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-131 · Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size