inet: frags: strip GSO state from fragments before reassembly
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 16 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: inet: frags: strip GSO state from fragments before reassembly A virtio_net_hdr (tun/tap, or AF_PACKET with PACKET_VNET_HDR) can mark an IPv4 or IPv6 fragment as GSO; nothing relates gso_type to frag_off. inet_frag_reasm_prepare()/inet_frag_reasm_finish() keep the first fragment's skb as the head of the reassembled datagram, including its shinfo->gso_size/gso_type/gso_segs, and chain the remaining fragments on frag_list with whatever linear/paged layout they arrived with. After ip_defrag() (ip_local_deliver(), nf_defrag_ipv4, ...) the reassembled skb therefore still claims to be GSO (SKB_GSO_DODGY), and the next software segmentation point - udp_rcv_segment() on local delivery, validate_xmit_skb(), or the ip_finish_output_gso() slow path - hands it to skb_segment(). skb_segment()'s frag_list walk assumes GRO-shaped input and hits one of its BUG_ON()s. Two writes to a tap by an unprivileged user in its own userns are enough: kernel BUG at net/core/skbuff.c:4899! Oops: invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] SMP KASAN NOPTI CPU: 0 UID: 1000 PID: 82 Comm: poc Not tainted 7.2.0-pentest+ #2 RIP: 0010:skb_segment+0x20ca/0x48b0 Call Trace: <TASK> __udp_gso_segment+0x29a/0x27d0 udp4_ufo_fragment+0x458/0x6c0 inet_gso_segment+0x429/0x1340 skb_mac_gso_segment+0x233/0x4f0 __skb_gso_segment+0x308/0x660 udp_queue_rcv_skb+0x440/0xad0 udp_unicast_rcv_skb+0xc7/0x2c0 udp_rcv+0x16ce/0x2260 ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x197/0x2d0 ip_local_deliver+0x430/0x690 ip_rcv+0x16f/0x1f0 __netif_receive_skb_one_core+0x15e/0x1c0 __netif_receive_skb+0x1e/0x110 netif_receive_skb+0xf6/0x5c0 tun_rx_batched.isra.0+0x3ab/0x790 tun_get_user+0x17c3/0x3550 tun_chr_write_iter+0xba/0x1b0 vfs_write+0x646/0x1130 </TASK> Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception in interrupt This runs with BH disabled, so it is a panic rather than an oops. The same is reachable with CAP_NET_RAW in a netns where a defrag point precedes a GSO point, and from a guest whose VMM forwards virtio_net_hdr to a tap. The SKB_GSO_DODGY frag_list checks added by commit 3dcbdb134f32 ("net: gso: Fix skb_segment splat when splitting gso_size mangled skb having linear-headed frag_list") and by commit 9e4b7a99a03a ("net: gso: fix panic on frag_list with mixed head alloc types") do not cover it: page-backed heads skip them, and kmalloc heads skip them when gso_size == skb_headlen(head), which the sender controls. An skb entering a frag queue is an IP fragment by definition and cannot legitimately carry GSO state: GRO does not merge fragments and the stack segments before it fragments, so only untrusted sources are affected. This has been reachable since commit f43798c27684 ("tun: Allow GSO using virtio_net_hdr"), the first path that let userspace attach GSO metadata to an IP fragment. Reset the GSO fields of every fragment as it is queued, in inet_frag_queue_insert(), which IPv4, IPv6, nf_conntrack_reasm and 6lowpan reassembly share; then neither the head nor the frag_list members of the reassembled skb carry them (the members matter too: the ip_do_fragment()/ip6_fragment() fast paths send them out as they are). The head may remain CHECKSUM_PARTIAL; that is already accepted on receive and resolved by skb_checksum_help() in ip_do_fragment()/ip6_fragment() on forward. Tested on top of net.git (dc4b95b8fee9), x86_64: the tap reproducer above, two further IPv4 frag_list geometries that reach BUG_ON(i >= nfrags) and BUG_ON(!list_skb->head_frag), and an IPv6 fragment-header variant (udp6_ufo_fragment()) each panic the unpatched kernel; with this patch all four datagrams are delivered intact and nothing is logged.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 2.6.27 and later | 5.10.268, 5.15.219, 6.1.186, 6.6.155, 6.12.107, 6.18.48, 7.1.12, 7.2.2, 7.3 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 2.6.27 and later Fixed in 5.10.268, 5.15.219, 6.1.186, 6.6.155, 6.12.107, 6.18.48, 7.1.12, 7.2.2, 7.3 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.268, 5.15.219, 6.1.186, 6.6.155, 6.12.107, 6.18.48, 7.1.12, 7.2.2, 7.3
Red Hat 4 advisories
- RHSA-2026:88477 Released 2026-10-23 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- 10Base-SMTV kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, libperf-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-211.68.1.el10_2 +9
- RHSA-2026:87375 Released 2026-10-21 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.177.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.177.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.177.1.el8_10 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.177.1.el8_10
- RHSA-2026:87374 Released 2026-10-21 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.177.1.rt7.518.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.177.1.rt7.518.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.177.1.rt7.518.el8_10 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.177.1.rt7.518.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.177.1.rt7.518.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.177.1.rt7.518.el8_10 +7
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- RHSA-2026:86033 Released 2026-10-20 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, libperf-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet |
| 10Base-SMTV | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:87375 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:87375 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:87374 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:87374 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:88477 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-80590
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-m48g-6cv9-p3rh
- 2026-10-18 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-18 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM
- 2026-10-19 Fix available: Linux/[email protected] · CNA
- 2026-10-21 Fix available: RHSA-2026:86033 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-21 Fix available: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9), Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) +2 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-22 Fix available: RHSA-2026:87374 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-22 Fix available: RHSA-2026:87375 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-23 Fix available: RHSA-2026:88477 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-23 Fix available: 10Base-SMTV, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) +8 · Red Hat
References
Other 9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfdbc8c2e6f9ef5d8b8e54859da03dfe682b0bee
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29dda278a5ed272f2230ff4eaa23cf403107bba0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14a8f3e10fa9a5abd6cedcdaa0c0b7ea9a09f234
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3edf721bb4b99d272c336631b44e3d8ff9a4f31b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dec2edb7aaf12a8878b3a03172ea8fc277b8eaad
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c49f04e8d2b94dbb8d9fd99731dd3f00589c8ace
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69b73b74d9eb45f5560a8fe4fa406ada580e1340
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da857e448322a2e871ce3ecc2900027041160d43
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5dc1e69fd7258ea605c9952e5d5947539159ae3
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Sources
- CVE-2026-80590 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-80590 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-m48g-6cv9-p3rh · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-80590 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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