CVE-2026-45988
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix re-decryption of RESPONSE packets If a RESPONSE packet gets a temporary failure during processing, it may end up in a partially decrypted state - and then get requeued for a retry. Fix this by just discarding the packet; we will send another CHALLENGE packet and thereby elicit a further response. Similarly, discard an incoming CHALLENGE packet if we get an error whilst generating a RESPONSE; the server will send another CHALLENGE.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | affected | |
| debian | bullseye | affected | |
| debian | forky | fixed | 7.0.4-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 7.0.4-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 6.12.86-1 |
| sles | affected | |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d61482be4aae1835b78875761206241835a7510e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b89868305052b94a91b708c462bc2281fa42a4a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76cb9a2d252274adfae6e293a292434631a7d472
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f55b383070170e988e4dec28be2af1714d258521
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0422e7a4883f25101903f3e8105c0808aa5f4ce9
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-45988.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-45988
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.