CVE-2026-32849: NetBSD Signed Integer Overflow in cryptodev_op via cryptodev.c

Published May 18, 2026
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Updated

NetBSD prior to commit ec8451e contains a signed integer overflow vulnerability in the cryptodev_op() function in sys/opencrypto/cryptodev.c where the local variable iov_len is declared as a signed int but assigned from an unsigned cop->dst_len value, causing undefined behavior when cop->dst_len exceeds INT_MAX. A local attacker with access to /dev/crypto and a compression session type can exploit this vulnerability by providing a dst_len value exceeding INT_MAX to trigger a kernel panic through NULL pointer dereference when CONFIG_SVS is disabled and corrupted UIO pointer arithmetic.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NetBSD NetBSD<commit ec8451e

Event History

May 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32849?

CVE-2026-32849 has a medium severity score of 5.7.

2

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-32849 describe?

CVE-2026-32849 describes a signed integer overflow vulnerability in the cryptodev_op() function in NetBSD's cryptodev.c.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-32849?

To fix CVE-2026-32849, update your NetBSD system to a version that includes the commit ec8451e which addresses this vulnerability.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-32849?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-32849 include undefined behavior and possible denial of service due to the integer overflow.

5

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-32849?

CVE-2026-32849 affects versions of NetBSD prior to the commit ec8451e.

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