CVE-2026-45850
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's IP Virtual Server (IPVS) component. A remote attacker could send specially crafted IPv6 packets with extension headers, causing the system to fail protocol checksum validation. This could lead to incorrect packet processing or a denial of service (DoS), impacting network service availability.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Other
Technical Impact: Modify Application Data; Other
Integrity checks usually use a secret key that helps authenticate the data origin. Skipping integrity checking generally opens up the possibility that new data from an invalid source can be injected.
Integrity,Other
Technical Impact: Other
Data that is parsed and used may be corrupted.
Non-Repudiation,Other
Technical Impact: Hide Activities; Other
Without a checksum check, it is impossible to determine if any changes have been made to the data after it was sent.
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