CVE-2026-43028
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Netfilter x_tables Name Null-Termination Flaw

Publication date: 2026-05-01

Last updated on: 2026-05-08

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: x_tables: ensure names are nul-terminated Reject names that lack a \0 character before feeding them to functions that expect c-strings. Fixes tag is the most recent commit that needs this change.
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Published
2026-05-01
Last Modified
2026-05-08
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Showing 13 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel From 5.11 (inc) to 5.15.203 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.22 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.168 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.19 (inc) to 6.19.12 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.81 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.6.134 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 4.5 (inc) to 5.10.253 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter x_tables component involves improper handling of string names. Specifically, names that lack a null-terminating character (\0) were not properly rejected before being passed to functions expecting C-style strings. This could lead to unexpected behavior or errors.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause functions that expect null-terminated strings to process malformed input, potentially leading to crashes, memory corruption, or other unpredictable behavior in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem.

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