cve-2026-45930

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CVE-2026-45930 is a Linux kernel information-disclosure vulnerability published by NVD on May 27, 2026. The flaw involves MCTP netlink replies to RTM_GETNEIGH exposing uninitialized padding bytes in ndmsg response data. While not a remote-code-execution threat, it highlights how subtle kernel memory leaks can occur in management interfaces. For WindowsForum readers, the key takeaway is that infrastructure risk often resides in obscure plumbing layers, and patch discipline matters even for seemingly minor vulnerabilities. This tag covers discussions about the CVE, its technical details, and broader lessons for system administrators.
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    CVE-2026-45930: Linux Kernel MCTP Netlink Info Leak and Why Patch Discipline Matters

    CVE-2026-45930 is a Linux kernel information-disclosure flaw published by NVD on May 27, 2026, after kernel.org reported that MCTP netlink replies to RTM_GETNEIGH could expose uninitialized padding bytes in ndmsg response data. The bug is not the kind of remote-code-execution thunderclap that...
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