SB20260928124 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel bpf
Published: September 28, 2026 Updated: September 30, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260928124
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98075)
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:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the BPF verifier when loading a BPF program that references the main program as a callback. A local user can load a crafted BPF program using a BPF_PSEUDO_FUNC reference to the main program to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.