SB2026020542 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel vmw_vsock
Published: February 5, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026020542
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23069)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow within the virtio_transport_get_credit(), virtio_transport_seqpacket_has_data(), virtio_transport_stream_has_space() and virtio_transport_space_update() functions in net/vmw_vsock/virtio_transport_common.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.