slip: bound decode() reads against the compressed packet length
CVE-2026-45843 is a vulnerability identified by the Microsoft Security Response Center involving the slip protocol where the decode() function reads beyond the compressed packet length. The available information does not provide detailed technical specifics or exploitation data. There is no CVSS score assigned to this vulnerability, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The affected products include Microsoft and Azure Linux versions 3.0. No patch or remediation details are currently provided, and the vendor advisory content does not clarify the patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns the slip protocol's decode() function performing out-of-bounds reads against the compressed packet length in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 products. The issue was cataloged by the Microsoft Security Response Center but lacks detailed technical disclosure or CVSS scoring. No exploit information or patch availability is currently documented.
Potential Impact
The impact specifics are not detailed in the provided data. Out-of-bounds reads can potentially lead to information disclosure or application instability, but no confirmed exploitation or impact severity is reported. No known exploits in the wild have been identified.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft channels for updates.
slip: bound decode() reads against the compressed packet length
Description
CVE-2026-45843 is a vulnerability identified by the Microsoft Security Response Center involving the slip protocol where the decode() function reads beyond the compressed packet length. The available information does not provide detailed technical specifics or exploitation data. There is no CVSS score assigned to this vulnerability, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The affected products include Microsoft and Azure Linux versions 3.0. No patch or remediation details are currently provided, and the vendor advisory content does not clarify the patch status.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns the slip protocol's decode() function performing out-of-bounds reads against the compressed packet length in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 products. The issue was cataloged by the Microsoft Security Response Center but lacks detailed technical disclosure or CVSS scoring. No exploit information or patch availability is currently documented.
Potential Impact
The impact specifics are not detailed in the provided data. Out-of-bounds reads can potentially lead to information disclosure or application instability, but no confirmed exploitation or impact severity is reported. No known exploits in the wild have been identified.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-45843
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab7be29bf47b50288d78
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 20:54:19 UTC
Last enriched: 05/28/2026, 21:03:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 96
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