CVE-2026-63982
kernel: net/sched: Fix ethx:ingress -> ethy:egress -> ethx:ingress mirred loop
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 19, 2026
Updated · October 13, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's network scheduler component. This vulnerability occurs when the mirred action, used for redirecting network traffic, fails to properly detect a redirection loop. An attacker can exploit this by crafting specific network configurations that cause packets to be endlessly redirected, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition where system resources are exhausted and network operations are disrupted.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-835 · Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')