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CVE-2026-118593

Kernel: local_bh imbalance in seg6_input_core() drop path (incomplete fix for cve-2026-46099)

CVSS score

5.9

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.6

Published

1 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

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CVE-2026-118593: Kernel local_bh Imbalance in seg6_input_core() Drop Path in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Sources read

1

Source agreement

Tam uyum

Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

A flaw was found in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 kernel builds due to an incomplete backport of the CVE-2026-46099 fix, leaving a local_bh imbalance in seg6_input_core(). This can lead to softirq starvation and denial of service on systems with SRv6 tunnels configured.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability poses a risk to critical network infrastructure stability by potentially causing softirq starvation and denial of service on systems configured with SRv6 tunnels.

What should be done?

  • Follow official vendor advisories
  • Apply updates according to vendor instructions
Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 çekirdek derlemelerinde, CVE-2026-46099 düzeltmesinin eksik backport edilmesi nedeniyle bir hata bulunmuştur.

Hata, seg6_input_core() fonksiyonunun düşüş yolunda alt yarıların devre dışı kalmasına ve local_bh dengesizliğine yol açmaktadır.

Bu durum, SRv6 tünelleri yapılandırılmış sistemlerde softirq açlığına ve hizmet dışı kalmaya neden olabilir.

Show the technical text from the sources

A flaw was found in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 kernel builds. An incomplete backport of the CVE-2026-46099 fix in RHEL 9.6 through 9.10 left a local_bh imbalance in seg6_input_core(), where the drop path returns with bottom halves still disabled. This can lead to softirq starvation and denial of service on systems with SRv6 tunnels configured. Upstream and RHEL 10 are not affected.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE: CWE-667

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-118593 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
6Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
7Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 5 View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 7

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
5.9CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HCVE CNA
5.9CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-118593 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.9 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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