bareudp: fix NULL pointer dereference in bareudp_fill_metadata_dst()
CVE-2026-45846 is a vulnerability in Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0, involving a NULL pointer dereference in the function bareudp_fill_metadata_dst(). This issue could cause a denial of service or system instability if triggered. There is no CVSS score or detailed impact information available. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch or remediation status is not confirmed from the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-45846 affects Microsoft products, specifically Azure Linux 3.0, and involves a NULL pointer dereference in the bareudp_fill_metadata_dst() function. This type of flaw typically results in a crash or denial of service when the software attempts to access or dereference a null pointer. The provided information does not include a CVSS score, detailed impact, or patch availability. No exploits are currently known.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a potential denial of service or system instability due to a NULL pointer dereference. There is no information on exploitation in the wild or further consequences such as privilege escalation or data breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the available data.
bareudp: fix NULL pointer dereference in bareudp_fill_metadata_dst()
Description
CVE-2026-45846 is a vulnerability in Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0, involving a NULL pointer dereference in the function bareudp_fill_metadata_dst(). This issue could cause a denial of service or system instability if triggered. There is no CVSS score or detailed impact information available. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch or remediation status is not confirmed from the available data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-45846 affects Microsoft products, specifically Azure Linux 3.0, and involves a NULL pointer dereference in the bareudp_fill_metadata_dst() function. This type of flaw typically results in a crash or denial of service when the software attempts to access or dereference a null pointer. The provided information does not include a CVSS score, detailed impact, or patch availability. No exploits are currently known.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a potential denial of service or system instability due to a NULL pointer dereference. There is no information on exploitation in the wild or further consequences such as privilege escalation or data breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-45846
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab8ae29bf47b50289124
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:34 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:10:15 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 6:08:51 AM
Views: 5
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