CVE-2026-22984
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Publication date: 2026-01-23

Last updated on: 2026-04-27

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libceph: prevent potential out-of-bounds reads in handle_auth_done() Perform an explicit bounds check on payload_len to avoid a possible out-of-bounds access in the callout. [ idryomov: changelog ]
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Published
2026-01-23
Last Modified
2026-04-27
Generated
2026-05-27
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2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 9 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 5.11 (inc) to 5.15.198 (exc)
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.6 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.6.121 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.66 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.161 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's libceph component involves a potential out-of-bounds read in the handle_auth_done() function. It occurs because there was no explicit bounds check on the payload_len parameter, which could lead to accessing memory outside the intended buffer.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability could lead to out-of-bounds memory reads, which might cause system instability, crashes, or potentially expose sensitive information from memory. This could be exploited to compromise system security or cause denial of service.


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