CVE-2026-46039
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Integer Overflow in Linux Kernel rxgk

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-06-16

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxgk: Fix potential integer overflow in length check Fix potential integer overflow in rxgk_extract_token() when checking the length of the ticket. Rather than rounding up the value to be tested (which might overflow), round down the size of the available data.
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Published
2026-05-27
Last Modified
2026-06-16
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel 6.17
linux linux_kernel 6.17
linux linux_kernel From 6.16.9 (inc) to 6.17 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.19 (inc) to 7.0.4 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.17.1 (inc) to 6.18.27 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-190 The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.
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Impact Analysis

An integer overflow in a kernel function like rxgk_extract_token() could potentially lead to incorrect memory handling, which might be exploited to cause crashes, data corruption, or even privilege escalation. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the provided information.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a potential integer overflow in the Linux kernel's rxgk_extract_token() function. It occurs during the length check of a ticket, where the original code rounded up the value to be tested, which might cause an overflow. The fix involves rounding down the size of the available data instead to prevent this overflow.

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