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CVE-2026-46012Patch(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch linux linux_kernel systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix memory leaks in rxkad_verify_response() Fix rxkad_verify_response() to free the ticket and the server key under all circumstances by initialising the ticket pointer to NULL and then making all paths through the function after the first allocation has been done go through a single common epilogue that just releases everything - where all the releases skip on a NULL pointer.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-401

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
linux
Products
linux_kernel

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-05-28: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-05-28: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-28: 105-28
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • WindowsForum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Linux kernel memory leaks in auth paths (rxkad_verify_response) and it’s unscored by NVD? Translation: “patch now, argue severity later.” Windows folks know this song. #Windows #Security #CVE https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-46012-kernel-memory-leak-unscored-risk-and-patch-checklist.420316/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #MemoryLeak #LinuxKernelSecurity #Cve202646012 #RxrpcRxkad https://t.co/dVX0w5B9aZ

    Post summary

    The post highlights a Linux kernel memory‑leak flaw in rxkad_verify_response (CVE‑2026‑46012) that is currently unscored by NVD, advising users to apply the available patch immediately.

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