CVE-2026-98057: Linux kernel · ring-buffer: Add checking nr_subbufs to persistent ring buffer validation
Affects Linux kernelSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · fixed in f0467190e6a9fc61e343c8064ef16aad513788c3 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
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
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
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LinuxLinux | Affected
| Fixed in
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| LinuxLinux | Affected
| 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.
References
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0467190e6a9fc61e343c8064ef16aad513788c3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/364a31052aa9ef91db137f82d797366007cd85b7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/69d502457e3f76142f7fcf6e2625e80e0ce8a60f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c001a62c34f13fe1c6a24304c289b387d9e697d (opens in a new tab)