CVE-2026-98052: Linux kernel · net: bcmasp: clear txcb->last before writing each descriptor
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include the patch clearing txcb->last before each descriptor write. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the vendor-provided fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's bcmasp network driver was resolved by ensuring the txcb->last field is cleared before writing each descriptor. Previously, only the final fragment of a socket buffer (SKB) set this field, potentially causing premature freeing of SKBs when descriptor slots were reused with stale data. This could lead to use-after-free conditions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-98052 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-98052 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/18e5e0ec0e9282c897e2aa81a3e43ccaee03b003 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/47a5cecca925ceb175d5adf712e667acf78f475f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/17e6ad484dea5ddf1c4a3d6ec77a5929161234de (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b26b54861ce05307d39a54ddedddf8747419614 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-98052 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e213ba7cb3b9dd97ac2e0a1054e6d0d1d91f5bc (opens in a new tab)