ipv6: account for fraggap on the paged allocation path
Published July 5, 2026Updated July 8, 2026
Source data
Overview
Linux Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that can allow for privilege escalation via IPv6 networking subsystem. This vulnerability can impact multiple products, including but not limited to Suse, Red Hat, and other products using Linux.
Impact & technical details
A separate impact classification is not supplied in this record. See the source advisory.
- CVSS base score
- 7.3 / 10
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
Highest base score supplied by MSRC for this record; the vector belongs to that score. Ratings can vary by product. Microsoft Important is displayed as High; Moderate is displayed as Medium.
Affected products
- azl3 kernel 6.6.143.1-1 on Azure Linux 3.0
Source guidance
Remediation
- CBL-Mariner Releases
- Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Patch availability is not confirmed by this dataset. Consult the vendor before selecting a remediation.
GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance
Recommended next step
Prioritize an applicability review and follow the vendor mitigations and CISA required action. Confirm update availability with the vendor.
Authoritative sources & updates
Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.
- Microsoft Security Response Center (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (opens in a new tab)
- Authoritative advisory (opens in a new tab)
- Authoritative advisory (opens in a new tab)
- NIST National Vulnerability Database (opens in a new tab)
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