OpenBSD up to 2026-06-18 MPLS sys/netmpls/mpls_input.c mpls_do_error out-of-bounds
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 5.2 | $0-$5k | 1.94+ |
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenBSD up to 2026-06-18. This vulnerability affects the function mpls_do_error of the file sys/netmpls/mpls_input.c of the component MPLS Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-56099. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenBSD up to 2026-06-18. Affected is the function mpls_do_error of the file sys/netmpls/mpls_input.c of the component MPLS Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
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.
The advisory is shared for download at pop.argus-systems.ai. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-56099 since 06/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/19/2026).
Applying the patch 6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Patch: 6a23123ec05f1eb29cfcaae0f3a468b2e1983cfd
Timeline
06/18/2026 CVE reserved06/19/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/19/2026 VulDB entry created
06/19/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: pop.argus-systems.aiStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-56099 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372276
Entry
Created: 06/19/2026 07:45Changes: 06/19/2026 07:45 (79)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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