Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: airoha: Do not read uninitialized fragment address in airoha_dev_xmit() The transmit loop in airoha_dev_xmit() reads fragment address and length during its final iteration, when the loop index equals skb_shinfo(skb)->nr_frags, at which point the fragment data is uninitialized. While these values are never consumed, the read itself is unsafe and may trigger a page fault. Fix this by avoiding the fragment read on the last iteration. Additionally, move the skb pointer from the first to the last used packet descriptor, so that airoha_qdma_tx_napi_poll() defers freeing the skb until the final descriptor is processed.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bde34e84edc8b5571fbde7e941e175a4293ee1eb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d78c8ab7bd84952e053d0c622b7fc1b4ad8a19a3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f670fa4b19ceddc6d215dda4997888ccba9bbc61
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-63857?
CVE-2026-63857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: airoha: Do not read uninitialized fragment address in airoha_dev_xmit() The transmit loop in airoha_dev_xmit() reads fragment...
How severe is CVE-2026-63857?
CVE-2026-63857 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-63857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.