CyberRota Analysis
This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects Linux.
CVE
CVE-2026-45988
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.46%
Linux
Original NVD Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix re-decryption of RESPONSE packets If a RESPONSE packet gets a temporary failure during processing, it may end up in a partially decrypted state - and then get requeued for a retry. Fix this by just discarding the packet; we will send another CHALLENGE packet and thereby elicit a further response. Similarly, discard an incoming CHALLENGE packet if we get an error whilst generating a RESPONSE; the server will send another CHALLENGE.
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