ipv4: icmp: validate reply type before using icmp_pointers
CVE-2026-46037 is a vulnerability related to IPv4 ICMP handling in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0 products. The issue involves validating the ICMP reply type before using icmp_pointers, which suggests a potential flaw in input validation or processing of ICMP messages. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are currently available. The vendor advisory content is minimal and does not specify mitigation steps or confirm patch availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns the validation of ICMP reply types before accessing icmp_pointers in IPv4 implementations on Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0. Improper validation could lead to unexpected behavior or potential security issues when processing ICMP messages. The exact technical impact and exploitation methods are not detailed in the provided information.
Potential Impact
The impact is not explicitly described in the available data. Without further details or a CVSS score, the potential consequences of this vulnerability remain unclear. No known exploits have been reported, indicating limited or no active exploitation at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps are currently recommended based on the available data.
ipv4: icmp: validate reply type before using icmp_pointers
Description
CVE-2026-46037 is a vulnerability related to IPv4 ICMP handling in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0 products. The issue involves validating the ICMP reply type before using icmp_pointers, which suggests a potential flaw in input validation or processing of ICMP messages. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are currently available. The vendor advisory content is minimal and does not specify mitigation steps or confirm patch availability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns the validation of ICMP reply types before accessing icmp_pointers in IPv4 implementations on Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0. Improper validation could lead to unexpected behavior or potential security issues when processing ICMP messages. The exact technical impact and exploitation methods are not detailed in the provided information.
Potential Impact
The impact is not explicitly described in the available data. Without further details or a CVSS score, the potential consequences of this vulnerability remain unclear. No known exploits have been reported, indicating limited or no active exploitation at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps are currently recommended based on 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-2026-46037
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab95e29bf47b50289754
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:45 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:15:03 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 4:55:58 AM
Views: 2
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