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CVE-2026-98052: Linux kernel · net: bcmasp: clear txcb->last before writing each descriptor

Affects Linux kernelSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 47a5cecca925ceb175d5adf712e667acf78f475f : patch Linux kernel soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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.
Patch
Available – fixed in 47a5cecca925ceb175d5adf712e667acf78f475f, 18e5e0ec0e9282c897e2aa81a3e43ccaee03b003, 17e6ad484dea5ddf1c4a3d6ec77a5929161234de +2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 25 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • ≥ 490cb412007de593e07c1d3e2b1ec4233886707c, < 47a5cecca925ceb175d5adf712e667acf78f475f
Fixed in
  • 47a5cecca925ceb175d5adf712e667acf78f475f
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • ≥ 490cb412007de593e07c1d3e2b1ec4233886707c, < 18e5e0ec0e9282c897e2aa81a3e43ccaee03b003
Fixed in
  • 18e5e0ec0e9282c897e2aa81a3e43ccaee03b003
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • ≥ 490cb412007de593e07c1d3e2b1ec4233886707c, < 17e6ad484dea5ddf1c4a3d6ec77a5929161234de
Fixed in
  • 17e6ad484dea5ddf1c4a3d6ec77a5929161234de
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • ≥ 490cb412007de593e07c1d3e2b1ec4233886707c, < 9b26b54861ce05307d39a54ddedddf8747419614
Fixed in
  • 9b26b54861ce05307d39a54ddedddf8747419614
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • ≥ 490cb412007de593e07c1d3e2b1ec4233886707c, < 1e213ba7cb3b9dd97ac2e0a1054e6d0d1d91f5bc
Fixed in
  • 1e213ba7cb3b9dd97ac2e0a1054e6d0d1d91f5bc
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • =6.6
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

A fix is available and has been applied in the Linux kernel. Users and administrators should update to the patched kernel version 6.6 or later containing the fix identified by the provided commit hashes. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official patch.

Description

CVE-2026-98052 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's bcmasp network driver. The flaw involves improper handling of the txcb->last flag in the transmission descriptors, where non-final fragments did not clear this flag, potentially causing premature freeing of network buffers. This could lead to use-after-free conditions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The issue has been fixed by ensuring the txcb->last flag is cleared before setting it for the final fragment, preventing stale state reuse.

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