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The tag ipv6 routing covers discussions about IPv6 routing protocols and related kernel vulnerabilities. A recent thread details CVE-2026-46099, a use-after-free bug in the Linux kernel's IPv6 lightweight-tunnel implementation affecting Segment Routing and RPL paths. This flaw arises from a race condition between per-CPU caching and real-time preemption, posing risks for administrators of Linux routers, Kubernetes nodes, embedded gateways, and similar infrastructure. The content emphasizes the specialized nature of such vulnerabilities and the importance of kernel updates for systems handling IPv6 routing.
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    CVE-2026-46099: IPv6 Segment Routing & RPL Race Causes Kernel Use-After-Free

    Linux kernel maintainers disclosed CVE-2026-46099 on May 27, 2026, describing an IPv6 lightweight-tunnel race in Segment Routing and RPL paths that can turn a no-reference destination cache entry into a use-after-free on real-time kernels. The bug is not the sort of branded, screenshot-friendly...
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    • ipv6 routing linux kernel security preempt rt segment routing
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