CVE-2026-46039
Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 30, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
rxgk: Fix potential integer overflow in length check
Fix potential integer overflow in rxgk_extract_token() when checking the
length of the ticket. Rather than rounding up the value to be tested
(which might overflow), round down the size of the available data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46039 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (3)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-46039 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts