CVE-2026-72298
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Integer Overflow in Linux Kernel QRTR Endpoint

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-72298, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: qrtr: fix 32-bit integer overflow in qrtr_endpoint_post() qrtr_endpoint_post() validates an incoming packet with if (!size || len != ALIGN(size, 4) + hdrlen) goto err; where size comes from the wire. On 32-bit, size_t is 32 bits and ALIGN(size, 4) wraps to 0 for size >= 0xfffffffd, so the check passes and skb_put_data(skb, data + hdrlen, size) writes past the hdrlen-sized skb and oopses the kernel. 64-bit is unaffected. This is the 32-bit residual of ad9d24c9429e2 ("net: qrtr: fix OOB Read in qrtr_endpoint_post"), which fixed only the 64-bit case. Reject any size that cannot fit the buffer before the ALIGN.

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
Generated
2026-08-15
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2026-08-15
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Executive Summary

This is a 32-bit integer overflow in the Linux kernel's qrtr_endpoint_post() function. When processing network packets, a size value from the wire is checked against an aligned size. On 32-bit systems, ALIGN(size, 4) wraps to 0 for large size values, causing the check to pass incorrectly. This leads to writing data beyond the intended buffer, causing a kernel crash (oops).

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's qrtr (Qualcomm IPC Router) subsystem on 32-bit systems. Detection requires checking for kernel crashes or oopses related to qrtr_endpoint_post() and verifying kernel version. Monitor system logs for kernel panics or segmentation faults in qrtr-related processes.

Impact Analysis

If you run a 32-bit Linux system using the QRTR protocol, an attacker could send a maliciously crafted packet to crash the kernel, causing a denial of service. This could lead to system instability or require a reboot to recover.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the kernel patch that fixes this issue. For 32-bit systems, ensure the kernel version includes the fix for qrtr_endpoint_post(). If a patch is unavailable, disable the qrtr module if not needed or restrict network access to prevent exploitation.

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