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CVE-2026-46331

HIGH 7.8 PoC AVAILABLE

Published 2026-06-16 · Last modified 2026-07-15

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sched: fix pedit partial COW leading to page cache corruption tcf_pedit_act() computes the COW range for skb_ensure_writable() once before the key loop using tcfp_off_max_hint, but the hint does not account for the runtime header offset added by typed keys. This can leave part of the write region un-COW'd. Fix by moving skb_ensure_writable() inside the per-key loop where the actual write offset is known, and add overflow checking on the offset arithmetic. For negative offsets (e.g. Ethernet header edits at ingress), use skb_cow() to COW the headroom instead. Guard offset_valid() against INT_MIN, where negation is undefined.

EXPLOIT AVAILABLE

Public exploit or PoC code exists. Modeled probability is still low, but the barrier to attack is reduced — watch closely.

Exploitation likelihood

0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 24th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ● Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.8CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ⚠Access: Requires local access to the host
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Linux Red Hat

Products Linux Nvidia For Rhel 10 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long Life Add On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long Life Add On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services For Sap Solutions Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
  • CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 4.19.244 and < 4.20
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.4.195 and < 5.5
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.10.117 and < 5.11
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.15.41 and < 5.16
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.17.9 and < 5.18
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.18.1 and < 6.12.94
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 6.13 and < 6.18.36
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 6.19 and < 7.0.13
LinuxLinux Kernel5.18
LinuxLinux Kernel5.18
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.8 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • MEDIUM 6.7 v3.1 · ADP Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7.8 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • MEDIUM 6.7 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Exploits & PoC

Patches & mitigations

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS