Is CVE-2026-46198 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-46198 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-46198 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2026-46198 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-46198?

CVE-2026-46198 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-46198

Published: May 28, 2026· Updated: Jun 1, 2026

8.8

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:

batman-adv: fix integer overflow on buff_pos

Fixing an integer overflow present in batadv_iv_ogm_send_to_if. The size

check is done using the int type in batadv_iv_ogm_aggr_packet whereas the

buff_pos variable uses the s16 type. This could lead to an out-of-bound

read.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-46198 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 8.8.