SB2026030246 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel



SB2026030246 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel

Published: March 2, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026030246
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38154)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the sk_psock_backlog() function in net/core/skmsg.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.