net: stmmac: fix oops when split header is enabled
CVE-2026-45940 is a vulnerability related to the 'net: stmmac' component that causes a kernel oops when the split header feature is enabled. The provided information does not include technical details about the root cause or exploitation methods. There is no CVSS score or detailed impact data available. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The affected products include Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0 versions. No patch or remediation information is provided, and the vendor advisory does not clarify the fix status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the 'net: stmmac' network driver component, where enabling the split header feature leads to a kernel oops, which is a type of kernel crash. The issue affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 versions. No further technical details or exploitation vectors are described in the available data. The vulnerability is cataloged under CVE-2026-45940 by the Microsoft Security Response Center, but no CVSS score or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is a kernel oops, which can cause system instability or denial of service due to a kernel crash. There is no information about privilege escalation, data leakage, or remote exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild, indicating limited current threat activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
net: stmmac: fix oops when split header is enabled
Description
CVE-2026-45940 is a vulnerability related to the 'net: stmmac' component that causes a kernel oops when the split header feature is enabled. The provided information does not include technical details about the root cause or exploitation methods. There is no CVSS score or detailed impact data available. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The affected products include Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0 versions. No patch or remediation information is provided, and the vendor advisory does not clarify the fix status.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the 'net: stmmac' network driver component, where enabling the split header feature leads to a kernel oops, which is a type of kernel crash. The issue affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 versions. No further technical details or exploitation vectors are described in the available data. The vulnerability is cataloged under CVE-2026-45940 by the Microsoft Security Response Center, but no CVSS score or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is a kernel oops, which can cause system instability or denial of service due to a kernel crash. There is no information about privilege escalation, data leakage, or remote exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild, indicating limited current threat activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center 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-2026-45940
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab8ee29bf47b502895db
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:38 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:10:54 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:26:45 AM
Views: 2
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