SB2026091970 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel core
Published: September 19, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026091970
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90146)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass XDP program attachment restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in XDP link update handling when replacing an XDP program through BPF_LINK_UPDATE. A local user can create an XDP link with a normal program and replace it with an offloaded or device-bound program to bypass XDP program attachment restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.