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The gmac4 networking tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's stmmac Ethernet driver, specifically the GMAC4 variant. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-45940, a kernel networking flaw where split-header receive handling in the stmmac driver can cause a kernel oops due to miscalculated packet buffer lengths. This vulnerability, published by NVD in May 2026, underscores the complexity of modern network drivers and the security implications of descriptor handling errors. While the tag is Linux-focused, it is relevant for enterprise IT professionals managing Linux-based systems with GMAC4 networking hardware.
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    CVE-2026-45940 stmmac GMAC4 Split Header Oops: Unscored Linux Kernel Risk

    CVE-2026-45940 is a Linux kernel networking flaw published by NVD on May 27, 2026, after kernel.org reported a resolved crash in the stmmac Ethernet driver when GMAC4 split-header receive handling miscalculates packet buffer length. The bug is not yet scored by NVD, but its shape is already...
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