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CVE-2026-23359: bpf: Fix stack-out-of-bounds write in devmap

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix stack-out-of-bounds write in devmap get_upper_ifindexes() iterates over all upper devices and writes their indices into an array without checking bounds. Also the callers assume that the max number of upper devices is MAX_NEST_DEV and allocate excluded_devices[1+MAX_NEST_DEV] on the stack, but that assumption is not correct and the number of upper devices could be larger than MAX_NEST_DEV (e.g., many macvlans), causing a stack-out-of-bounds write. Add a max parameter to get_upper_ifindexes() to avoid the issue. When there are too many upper devices, return -EOVERFLOW and abort the redirect. To reproduce, create more than MAX_NEST_DEV(8) macvlans on a device with an XDP program attached using BPF_F_BROADCAST | BPF_F_EXCLUDE_INGRESS. Then send a packet to the device to trigger the XDP redirect path.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-23359 is a Linux kernel networking bug in BPF/XDP devmap handling. Under a specific virtual-networking setup, the kernel could write past a stack array. That can threaten host stability and potentially kernel memory safety, but the provided sources do not give CVSS, confirmed impact, or active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled high-priority kernel maintenance item for Linux fleets using advanced networking, virtualization, containers, or appliances. Escalate faster for internet-facing or multi-tenant systems with BPF/XDP enabled.

Technical view

get_upper_ifindexes() collected upper network device indexes without enforcing the caller’s stack-array limit. Callers allocated space based on MAX_NEST_DEV, but configurations with more upper devices, such as many macvlans, could exceed that assumption. Kernel fixes add a max parameter and return -EOVERFLOW to abort the redirect path.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using affected kernel lines with BPF/XDP devmap redirect features and complex upper-device networking. General Linux presence alone is not enough evidence of reachability.

Exploitation context

The source describes a trigger condition involving XDP redirect behavior and more upper devices than MAX_NEST_DEV. KEV is false, and the bundle provides no public evidence of active exploitation or weaponized exploit availability.

Researcher notes

The provided record supports a bounded stack out-of-bounds write in Linux BPF devmap code and names upstream stable commits. It does not provide CVSS, CWE, privilege requirements, exploitability analysis, or product-specific Siemens details beyond advisory URLs.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify Linux kernel versions across hosts, appliances, and embedded products.
  • Apply vendor kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Review Siemens advisories if using affected Siemens products.
  • Limit unnecessary BPF/XDP devmap usage where operationally feasible.
  • Check distribution advisories for backported fixes before relying on version numbers.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running Linux kernels in the affected version lines.
  • Confirm whether XDP/BPF devmap redirect functionality is enabled or deployed.
  • Map installed kernel packages to vendor advisories and fixed builds.
  • Verify patched kernels include the referenced upstream stable commits.
  • Track Siemens advisories for product-specific exposure and remediation status.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxaeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21, aeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21, aeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21, aeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21, aeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21, aeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21, aeea1b86f9363f3feabb496534d886f082a89f21unaffected
LinuxLinux5.15, 0, 5.15.203, 6.1.167, 6.6.130, 6.12.77, 6.18.17, 6.19.7, 7.0affected
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