Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/rxe: Validate pad and ICRC before payload_size() in rxe_rcv rxe_rcv() currently checks only that the incoming packet is at least header_size(pkt) bytes long before payload_size() is used. However, payload_size() subtracts both the attacker-controlled BTH pad field and RXE_ICRC_SIZE from pkt->paylen: payload_size = pkt->paylen - offset[RXE_PAYLOAD] - bth_pad(pkt) - RXE_ICRC_SIZE This means a short packet can still make payload_size() underflow even if it includes enough bytes for the fixed headers. Simply requiring header_size(pkt) + RXE_ICRC_SIZE is not sufficient either, because a packet with a forged non-zero BTH pad can still leave payload_size() negative and pass an underflowed value to later receive-path users. Fix this by validating pkt->paylen against the full minimum length required by payload_size(): header_size(pkt) + bth_pad(pkt) + RXE_ICRC_SIZE.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.8, < 5.10.258 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c0d71ef12f46c57d37bc571f3f2797db7eb50ccPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2fd4f8b749309a61c3f3f88ee8891d94f79e1240Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fedefec757192dcaad29a664ac332c7601be144Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7244491dab347f648e661da96dc0febadd9daec3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b924f3a26b21330a837cfe72e819b6393bbeeaaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4376c672c3648d5bdc31dfffc329d07164f93c4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8ee0e792d475b1067c199ef0af1b6221fa6f43dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f83519a4c122c9c7a850a2197648a9ff4c67c520Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46043?
CVE-2026-46043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/rxe: Validate pad and ICRC before payload_size() in rxe_rcv rxe_rcv() currently checks only that the incoming packet is at le...
How severe is CVE-2026-46043?
CVE-2026-46043 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-46043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.