Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: fix integer overflow on buff_pos Fixing an integer overflow present in batadv_iv_ogm_send_to_if. The size check is done using the int type in batadv_iv_ogm_aggr_packet whereas the buff_pos variable uses the s16 type. This could lead to an out-of-bound read.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.38, < 5.10.258 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0799e5943611006b346b8813c7daf7dd5aa26bfdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10bb1f366d884d506c38a947b43026a75d1afe9aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/867cd090760e8f5cd206f387b47ff9c56fac04e9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96c9c0ed9a9579a9085765aceaa4556a6666eb82Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/974542d1efc48b7e9fe16184e647615cba39969bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b252797bfced986d6d92ec2f4cfcca842ce8aa78Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf872db54f91ffe70104b98c20068b2d5910e018Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f61499359fa529f0d45a53bf7c573a49eb6322e6Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46198?
CVE-2026-46198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: fix integer overflow on buff_pos Fixing an integer overflow present in batadv_iv_ogm_send_to_if. The size check is don...
How severe is CVE-2026-46198?
CVE-2026-46198 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-46198?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.