CVE-2026-64090
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's batman-adv (Better Approach To Mobile Ad-hoc Networking - Advanced) translation table module. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause network instability or a denial of service (DoS). The issue arises from the system sending inconsistent translation table type-length-value (TLVs) and empty VLAN responses, which can lead to 'TT request storms' within the network. The resolution prevents the sending of empty VLANs for replies, mitigating the risk of these inconsistencies.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
When allocating resources without limits, an attacker could prevent other systems, applications, or processes from accessing the same type of resource. It can be easy for an attacker to consume many resources by rapidly making many requests or causing larger resources to be used than is needed.
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