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CVE-2026-46085

7.5 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix rxkad crypto unalignment handling Fix handling of a packet with a misaligned crypto length.

Published May 27, 2026EPSS 0.63%

Overview

CVE-2026-46085 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

rxrpc: Fix rxkad crypto unalignment handling

Fix handling of a packet with a misaligned crypto length. Also handle

non-ENOMEM errors from decryption by aborting. Further, remove the

WARN_ON_ONCE() so that it can't be remotely triggered (a trace line can

still be emitted).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/440d20d95e844b657a93a0b2dcc2aae155efdce6Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/af9271eb666d07b6f65612dc160a47f7cb5220edRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/def304aae2edf321d2671fd6ca766a93c21f877eRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f0d3efd03b2a9e0f1ffa6df8fcb264af3d494286Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f1c6bd0cc786a8fa74829ce3c4b3673944a308f4

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-46085?

CVE-2026-46085 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-46085?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-46085?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-46085?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-46085 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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