OpenBSD Kernel OOB Read via MPLS frames (CVE-2026-56099)
CVE-2026-56099 Published on June 18, 2026
OpenBSD mpls_do_error Kernel Stack Memory Disclosure via MPLS Input
OpenBSD before commit 6a23123 (2026-06-18) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the mpls_do_error function within sys/netmpls/mpls_input.c that allows remote attackers to disclose kernel stack memory by sending crafted MPLS frames with 16 labels and no Bottom-of-Stack bit set.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-56099 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Out-of-bounds Read
The software reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can allow attackers to read sensitive information from other memory locations or cause a crash. A crash can occur when the code reads a variable amount of data and assumes that a sentinel exists to stop the read operation, such as a NUL in a string. The expected sentinel might not be located in the out-of-bounds memory, causing excessive data to be read, leading to a segmentation fault or a buffer overflow. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent read operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
Affected Versions
openbsd src:- Before 6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd is affected.