SB20260812185 - Race condition in Linux kernel packet

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SB20260812185 - Race condition in Linux kernel packet

Published: August 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260812185
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-68338)

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in packet_set_ring() and packet fanout hook handling in net/packet/af_packet.c when reconfiguring a packet socket ring while a network device is being unregistered. A local user can trigger ring reconfiguration during device unregister handling to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs when a stale running state causes fanout hook re-registration after the device binding has already been invalidated.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References