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CVE-2026-23414: tls: Purge async_hold in tls_decrypt_async_wait()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tls: Purge async_hold in tls_decrypt_async_wait() The async_hold queue pins encrypted input skbs while the AEAD engine references their scatterlist data. Once tls_decrypt_async_wait() returns, every AEAD operation has completed and the engine no longer references those skbs, so they can be freed unconditionally. A subsequent patch adds batch async decryption to tls_sw_read_sock(), introducing a new call site that must drain pending AEAD operations and release held skbs. Move __skb_queue_purge(&ctx->async_hold) into tls_decrypt_async_wait() so the purge is centralized and every caller -- recvmsg's drain path, the -EBUSY fallback in tls_do_decryption(), and the new read_sock batch path -- releases held skbs on synchronization without each site managing the purge independently. This fixes a leak when tls_strp_msg_hold() fails part-way through, after having added some cloned skbs to the async_hold queue. tls_decrypt_sg() will then call tls_decrypt_async_wait() to process all pending decrypts, and drop back to synchronous mode, but tls_sw_recvmsg() only flushes the async_hold queue when one record has been processed in "fully-async" mode, which may not be the case here. [pabeni@redhat.com: added leak comment]

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A Linux kernel TLS flaw can leave encrypted network-packet buffers allocated after an asynchronous decryption failure. Repeated triggering could consume memory and disrupt services or the host. The supplied CVSS assessment indicates availability impact only, with no identified confidentiality or integrity impact.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority availability issue for systems using kernel TLS, especially externally reachable services. First identify actual kTLS use and affected builds, then schedule vendor-supported updates. Broader emergency action is not supported by the supplied exploitation evidence.

Technical view

When tls_strp_msg_hold() fails after cloning some socket buffers, the asynchronous fallback can complete without clearing async_hold. The fix centralizes queue purging in tls_decrypt_async_wait() after pending AEAD operations finish, covering recvmsg, synchronous fallback, and batched read paths.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems running an affected Linux kernel and exercising the kernel TLS receive/decryption path under the relevant asynchronous conditions. The supplied version data is difficult to interpret reliably, so validate distribution and appliance builds against vendor advisories and the referenced stable-kernel fixes.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector describes network reachability, low complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction. However, the bundle contains no evidence of active exploitation or a public exploit, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Practical triggering still depends on the affected kernel TLS processing path.

Researcher notes

The described defect is a resource leak involving held encrypted skbs, not a stated memory-corruption or data-disclosure flaw. The exact triggerability, leak rate, and affected-version boundaries are not fully established by the bundle. Avoid inferring exposure solely from the condensed version list; compare source ancestry and vendor backports.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply a vendor-supported kernel update containing the applicable referenced Linux stable fix.
  • Prioritize exposed systems whose workloads use kernel TLS receive processing.
  • Consult appliance and distribution advisories for product-specific fixed versions and deployment requirements.
  • Follow the referenced Siemens advisories where those products are present.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel builds, including appliances and container hosts.
  • Determine whether workloads enable kernel TLS receive processing and asynchronous decryption.
  • Map each build to its vendor advisory or applicable stable-kernel fix commit.
  • Confirm updated kernels are active after required reboots or service procedures.
  • Monitor affected hosts for abnormal memory or socket-buffer growth.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
10

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-23414Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux9f83fd0c179e0f458e824e417f9d5ad53443f685, c61d4368197d65c4809d9271f3b85325a600586a, 39dec4ea3daf77f684308576baf483b55ca7f160, b8a6ff84abbcbbc445463de58704686011edc8e1, b8a6ff84abbcbbc445463de58704686011edc8e1, b8a6ff84abbcbbc445463de58704686011edc8e1, 4fc109d0ab196bd943b7451276690fb6bb48c2e0, 6.1.158, 6.6.114, 6.12.55, 6.17.5unaffected
LinuxLinux6.18, 0, 6.1.168, 6.6.131, 6.12.80, 6.18.21, 6.19.11, 7.0affected
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