CVE-2026-68376
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) implementation. An incorrect array size calculation for the auth_hmacs field within the sctp_cookie structure could lead to a buffer overflow. During the initialization of an SCTP association, if four HMAC identifiers are configured, the system attempts to copy data beyond the allocated buffer. This results in the corruption of an adjacent memory field (auth_chunks) and can subsequently cause an out-of-bounds read when processing HMAC identifiers.
Mitigation
To prevent the SCTP kernel module from loading, blacklist it by creating a file `/etc/modprobe.d/disable-sctp.conf` with the content `blacklist sctp`. Regenerate the initramfs using `dracut -f -v` (RHEL 8/9/10) or `mkinitrd -f -v /boot/initramfs-$(uname -r).img $(uname -r)` (RHEL 7), then reboot the system. This action may affect applications dependent on SCTP.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.1 | N/A | 8.1 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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