CVE-2026-46003
CVE-2026-46003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32299
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: qrtr: ns: Limit the total number of nodes Currently, the nameserver doesn't limit the number of nodes it handles. This can be an attack vector if a malicious client starts registering random nodes, leading to memory exhaustion. Hence, limit the maximum number of nodes to 64. Note that, limit of 64 is chosen based on the current platform requirements. If requirement changes in the future, this limit can be increased.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-46003?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: qrtr: ns: Limit the total number of nodes Currently, the nameserver doesn't limit the number of nodes it handles. This can be an attack vector if a malicious client starts registering random nodes, leading to memory exhaustion. Hence, limit the maximum number of nodes to 64. Note that, limit of 64 is chosen based on the current platform requirements. If requirement changes in the future, this limit can be increased.
- How severe is CVE-2026-46003?
- CVE-2026-46003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-46003 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-46003?
- CVE-2026-46003 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-46003?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-46003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-46003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32299.
- When was CVE-2026-46003 published?
- CVE-2026-46003 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-19.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27d5e84e810b0849d08b9aec68e48570461ce313
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4665a29c08e1b36bc9db4814f9dde3d23e8fd1b0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c46413661431aa60fb134cd4ecdf8beaa39f824
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5cf6d5e5e3b804a44692fbf548a5179442e2e923
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8022876894d09ae485b499058c3357da683bcc5d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/823310645065bd49666e84af689fa95192819f55
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b703ee903b24974aca4bde99c7d25d66309d35dd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed29887286aba96d1930f4ddb9f235f6b421073c
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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