Linux kernel io_uring filter skips IPv6 destination, CVE-2026-99042

high severity ยท published 2026-10-23

For some short IPv6 addresses the io_uring network filter sees a zero port and address while the kernel still connects to the real destination. A rule meant to block a destination can therefore be skipped.

CVE: CVE-2026-99042

Source: NVD

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