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CVE-2026-43453

📛 CVE Title

netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: fix stack out-of-bounds read in pipapo_drop()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: fix stack out-of-bounds read in pipapo_drop() pipapo_drop() passes rulemap[i + 1].n to pipapo_unmap() as the to_offset argument on every iteration, including the last one where i == m->field_count - 1. This reads one element past the end of the stack-allocated rulemap array (declared as rulemap[NFT_PIPAPO_MAX_FIELDS] with NFT_PIPAPO_MAX_FIELDS == 16). Although pipapo_unmap() returns early when is_last is true without using the to_offset value, the argument is evaluated at the call site before the function body executes, making this a genuine out-of-bounds stack read confirmed by KASAN: BUG: KASAN: stack-out-of-bounds in pipapo_drop+0x50c/0x57c [nf_tables] Read of size 4 at addr ffff8000810e71a4 This frame has 1 object: [32, 160) 'rulemap' The buggy address is at offset 164 -- exactly 4 bytes past the end of the rulemap array. Pass 0 instead of rulemap[i + 1].n on the last iteration to avoid the out-of-bounds read.

Overview

State
PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA)
Linux
CVSS severity
high
CVSS score
CVSS 7.1 / 10 7.1 7.1 / 10
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Effective score
7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s)
Reserved
2026-05-01
Published
2026-05-08 16:22 UTC
Last updated
2026-05-12 00:24 UTC
Source
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/43xxx/CVE-2026-43453.json
Linked Threat
CVE-2026-43453 — CVE-2026-43453

NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0

Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.

NVD published
2026-05-08 15:16:58 UTC
NVD last modified
2026-05-21 16:52:05 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1
CVSS 7.1 / 10 7.1 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: nvd@nist.gov
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Exploitability subscore
1.8 / 10
Impact subscore
5.2 / 10
EPSS score
0.0001 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile
2.55% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

NVD-assigned CWE(s): CWE-125 (differs from the CNA list above)

NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 08:53 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID
EUVD-2026-28759
Assigner
Linux
Published
May 8, 2026, 2:22:18 PM
Updated
May 11, 2026, 10:24:52 PM
EUVD base score
0.0 / 10
EUVD-reported EPSS
0.0100
Vendors
Linux
Products
Linux (patch: 6.12.78)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <324b749aa5b2d516ccfab933df9d3f56e7807f5f)
Linux (patch: 5.10.253)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <dfbdac719198778b581bc0dd055df2542edb8c62)
Linux (patch: 5.15.203)
Linux (patch: 6.1.167)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <57fb87ca095d5127cd7a27583b8ec43dcf7c9e9e)
Linux (patch: 0)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <60c1d18781e37bfb96290b86510eb01c5fa24d75)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <1957e793196e7f8557374fd4eda53abcbb42e1c0)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <0a55d62cdb628923d8a21724374a70c76ac7d19d)
Linux (patch: 6.19.9)
Linux (patch: 7.0)
Linux (5.6)
Linux (patch: 6.18.19)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <e047f6fbb975f685d6c9fcef95b3b7787a79b46d)
Linux (3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da <d6d8cd2db236a9dd13dbc2d05843b3445cc964b5)
Linux (patch: 6.6.130)

ENISA description: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: fix stack out-of-bounds read in pipapo_drop() pipapo_drop() passes rulemap[i + 1].n to pipapo_unmap() as the to_offset argument on every iteration, including the last one where i == m->field_count - 1. This reads one element past the end of the stack-allocated rulemap array (declared as rulemap[NFT_PIPAPO_MAX_FIELDS] with NFT_PIPAPO_MAX_FIELDS == 16). Although pipapo_unmap() returns early when is_last is true without using the to_offset value, the argument is evaluated at the call site before the function body executes, making this a genuine out-of-bounds stack read confirmed by KASAN: BUG: KASAN: stack-out-of-bounds in pipapo_drop+0x50c/0x57c [nf_tables] Read of size 4 at addr ffff8000810e71a4 This frame has 1 object: [32, 160) 'rulemap' The buggy address is at offset 164 -- exactly 4 bytes past the end of the rulemap array. Pass 0 instead of rulemap[i + 1].n on the last iteration to avoid the out-of-bounds read.

EUVD references (8)

Affected products (2)

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
Linux Linux 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected), 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da (affected)
Linux Linux 5.6 (affected), 0 (unaffected), 5.10.253 (unaffected), 5.15.203 (unaffected), 6.1.167 (unaffected), 6.6.130 (unaffected), 6.12.78 (unaffected), 6.18.19 (unaffected), 6.19.9 (unaffected), 7.0 (unaffected)

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (4) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

Vendor references (8)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

MITRE references (8) cveawg.mitre.org

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Web references (6)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

NVD-tagged references (8)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

Remediations (18)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

  • web:attack.mitre.org

    This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:blog.qualys.com

    With Qualys Policy Audit's out-of-the-box mitigation or Compensatory Controls, which reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done immediately, these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS and DISA-STIG.

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:krebsonsecurity.com

    For a clickable, per- patch breakdown, check out the SANS Internet Storm Center Patch Tuesday roundup. Running into problems applying any of these updates?

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:nvd.nist.gov

    Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

    The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:securityboulevard.com

    Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations in today's digital landscape. Left unaddressed, these vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Organizations must decide how to tackle vulnerabilities—through remediation , mitigation , or a combination of both. But which strategy is more effective? This blog explores the ...

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:www.bugcrowd.com

    Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:www.emagined.com

    Discover the difference between mitigation and remediation in vulnerability management. Learn best practices for Pentest remediation and effective cyber protection.

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:www.secpod.com

    Mitigation , on the other hand, is the process of eradicating risk. It includes patching and other means of risk remediation . Examples could be workarounds, security controls, isolation, or even physical replacement of assets. So, have you been patching or mitigating? Why is Patching Not Enough?

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:www.secure.com

    Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.

    2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
  • web:access.redhat.com

    The mitigation methods below address both vulnerabilities that affect Red Hat products — CVE - 2026 -43284 (IPsec ESP) and CVE - 2026 -46300 (XFRM ESP-in-TCP). CVE - 2026 -43500 (rxrpc) does not affect Red Hat products and requires no mitigation .

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:blog.qualys.com

    Oracle released its second quarterly edition of this year's Critical Patch Update. The update received patches for 481 security vulnerabilities.

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:community.ui.com

    Published: May 21, 2026 Updated: May 22, 2026 Version: 1.1 Revision: 1.1 Summary 1 of 5 A malicious actor with access to the network and high privileges could exploit an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to execute a Command Injection. Affected Products: UniFi OS Server (Version 5.0.6 and earlier) Mitigation : Update your UniFi OS Server to Version 5.0.8 or later ...

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:cybersecuritynews.com

    Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:msrc.microsoft.com

    The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:support.sap.com

    SAP security patch day bulletin

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:www.oracle.com

    This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC
  • web:zecurit.com

    Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

    2026-05-26 02:47 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-43453.json.

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