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CVE-2026-98057: Linux kernel · ring-buffer: Add checking nr_subbufs to persistent ring buffer validation

Affects Linux kernelSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · fixed in f0467190e6a9fc61e343c8064ef16aad513788c3 : update Linux kernel when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

Severity
Unrated

Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD

EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in f0467190e6a9fc61e343c8064ef16aad513788c3, 364a31052aa9ef91db137f82d797366007cd85b7, 69d502457e3f76142f7fcf6e2625e80e0ce8a60f +3

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
  • >=6.12.16 <6.12.111
  • >=6.13.4 <6.14
Fixed in
  • f0467190e6a9fc61e343c8064ef16aad513788c3
  • 364a31052aa9ef91db137f82d797366007cd85b7
  • 69d502457e3f76142f7fcf6e2625e80e0ce8a60f
  • 6c001a62c34f13fe1c6a24304c289b387d9e697d
  • 6.14
  • 6.12.111
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • =6.14
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

A fix has been implemented and is available in Linux kernel versions 6.12.111, 6.14, and related commits. Users should upgrade to these fixed versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ring-buffer subsystem was addressed by adding validation to ensure the saved number of sub-buffers (nr_subbufs) matches the expected count based on nr_pages + 1. The issue involved improper validation that could lead to inconsistencies in persistent ring buffer data handling.

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