SB20260114171 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel ipv6



SB20260114171 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: January 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260114171
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71128)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized resource within the ip6erspan_rcv() function in net/ipv6/ip6_gre.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.