rxrpc rxkad

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The rxrpc rxkad tag on WindowsForum.com covers Linux kernel vulnerabilities and patches related to the RxRPC subsystem's rxkad security module. Recent discussions focus on CVE-2026-46085, a vulnerability where malformed encrypted packet lengths could trigger incorrect crypto handling and a remotely reachable kernel warning, and CVE-2026-46012, a memory leak in the rxkad_verify_response() authentication path. Both CVEs are awaiting NVD enrichment and lack severity scores, highlighting challenges in kernel vulnerability management. The content emphasizes that these niche subsystem issues represent hidden risks that administrators may overlook, and provides patch checklists and analysis for affected systems.
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    CVE-2026-46085: RxRPC rxkad Fix Removes Remote Kernel Warning

    CVE-2026-46085 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability, received by NVD from kernel.org on May 27, 2026, in the RxRPC rxkad security code, where malformed encrypted packet lengths could trigger incorrect crypto handling and a remotely reachable kernel warning. The record is still...
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    CVE-2026-46012 Kernel Memory Leak: Unscored Risk and Patch Checklist

    CVE-2026-46012 is a Linux kernel vulnerability published by NVD on May 27, 2026, after kernel.org assigned a CVE to a memory-leak fix in the rxrpc authentication path, specifically the rxkad_verify_response() function used by the RxRPC subsystem. It is not yet scored by NVD, and the record is...
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