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crypto: nx - fix bounce buffer leaks in nx842_crypto_{alloc,free}_ctx

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Medium
Published: Sat May 02 2026 (05/02/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Microsoft Security Response Center
Product: Microsoft

Description

CVE-2026-46068 is a vulnerability related to bounce buffer leaks in the nx842_crypto_alloc_ctx and nx842_crypto_free_ctx functions in Microsoft software, including Azure Linux 3. 0. The provided information does not include a CVSS score or detailed technical specifics beyond the mention of bounce buffer leaks. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch availability is not confirmed in the provided data, and no vendor advisory details about remediation are included.

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AILast updated: 05/28/2026, 21:03:51 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves bounce buffer leaks in the nx842_crypto_alloc_ctx and nx842_crypto_free_ctx functions within Microsoft products such as Azure Linux 3.0. Bounce buffer leaks typically refer to improper management of temporary memory buffers used in cryptographic operations, which could potentially lead to resource exhaustion or information leakage. However, no further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.

Potential Impact

The impact is not explicitly detailed in the available information. Bounce buffer leaks could potentially lead to resource leaks affecting system stability or cryptographic operation reliability. No confirmed exploitation or impact severity is reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or vendor advisory details are provided, users should monitor official Microsoft channels for updates and apply any forthcoming fixes promptly.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_vex
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
Microsoft Security Response Center
Advisory Id
msrc_CVE-2026-46068
Cve Count
1
Additional Cves
[]
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a18ab7be29bf47b50288d82

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:19 PM

Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:03:51 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:23:00 AM

Views: 5

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