CVE-2026-5122
Description
A flaw was found in osrg GoBGP. A remote attacker could exploit a vulnerability in the BGP OPEN Message Handler by manipulating the domainNameLen argument within the DecodeFromBytes function. This could lead to improper access controls, potentially allowing unauthorized access or modification of data. The attack is complex and difficult to exploit.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
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.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
A user can access restricted functionality and/or sensitive information that may include administrative functionality and user accounts.
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