CVE-2026-97596
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: reject invalid states in connection template sync records IPVS sync receivers validate protocol states before creating or…
Overview
CVE-2026-97596 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ipvs: reject invalid states in connection template sync records
IPVS sync receivers validate protocol states before creating or updating a
connection. For connection templates, however, they only log states outside
the template state range and still store the value in the connection.
A template can be returned by ordinary connection lookup. TCP and SCTP then
use the invalid state as an index into their transition tables.
Reject invalid template states in both sync protocol versions before
looking up or modifying a connection. The version 1 path handles both
IPv4 and IPv6 records.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-97596?
CVE-2026-97596 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-97596?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97596?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-97596?
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