Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-98097
Published: September 28, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU152360
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98097
CWE-ID: CWE-908
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized memory in TIPC link protocol message construction when sending RESET or ACTIVATE messages. A remote attacker can receive RESET or ACTIVATE messages containing random pad bytes to disclose sensitive information.
Affected software
Linux kernel
How to mitigate CVE-2026-98097
Install security update from vendor's repository.
Linux kernel - update to 7.0 rc3