CVE-2026-9054
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Kernel Panic in Linux Kernel via Malformed Network Packets

Publication date: 2026-05-22

Last updated on: 2026-05-22

Assigner: 9front

Description
An attacker sending tcp, il, rudp, rudp, or gre packets with a length less than the header size would trigger a kernel panic.
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Published
2026-05-22
Last Modified
2026-05-22
Generated
2026-06-11
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2026-05-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-10
NVD
CVE-2026-9054
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31403
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-130 The product parses a formatted message or structure, but it does not handle or incorrectly handles a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the associated data.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs when an attacker sends TCP, IL, RUDP, or GRE packets that have a length smaller than the expected header size. Such malformed packets cause the affected system's kernel to panic, leading to a crash or denial of service.

Impact Analysis

The primary impact of this vulnerability is that it can cause the system's kernel to panic, resulting in a crash or denial of service. This can disrupt normal operations, potentially causing downtime and loss of availability for affected systems.

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