Is CVE-2026-46085 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-46085 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-46085 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-46085 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-46085?

CVE-2026-46085 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-46085

Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 30, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.2th

Official 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).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-46085 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.