In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: skip ipv6 extension headers for csum checks Protocol checksum validation… (CVE-2026-45850)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: skip ipv6 extension headers for csum checks Protocol checksum validation fails for IPv6 if there are extension headers before the protocol header. iph->len already contains its offset, so use it to fix the problem.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the ipvs component skipping IPv6 extension headers when performing checksum checks. The lack of checksum verification on these headers could potentially lead to incorrect packet processing or security bypasses. However, the input data does not provide further technical details, impact scenarios, or exploitation methods. The affected product includes Microsoft Azure Linux kernel 3.0, but no explicit version range is confirmed. No patch or mitigation information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is unclear due to insufficient details. Skipping IPv6 extension headers during checksum verification could theoretically allow malformed or malicious IPv6 packets to bypass integrity checks, potentially leading to network-level issues or security bypasses. No known exploits are reported, and no direct impact statements are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: skip ipv6 extension headers for csum checks Protocol checksum validation… (CVE-2026-45850)
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: skip ipv6 extension headers for csum checks Protocol checksum validation fails for IPv6 if there are extension headers before the protocol header. iph->len already contains its offset, so use it to fix the problem.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the ipvs component skipping IPv6 extension headers when performing checksum checks. The lack of checksum verification on these headers could potentially lead to incorrect packet processing or security bypasses. However, the input data does not provide further technical details, impact scenarios, or exploitation methods. The affected product includes Microsoft Azure Linux kernel 3.0, but no explicit version range is confirmed. No patch or mitigation information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is unclear due to insufficient details. Skipping IPv6 extension headers during checksum verification could theoretically allow malformed or malicious IPv6 packets to bypass integrity checks, potentially leading to network-level issues or security bypasses. No known exploits are reported, and no direct impact statements are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is 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-2026-45850
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a18ab84e29bf47b50288f44
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 20:54:28 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 16:23:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 40
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