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CVE-2026-92520

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Zero queue and stack outputs on lock failure Queue and stack pop/peek helpers accept an uninitialized output buffer becaus…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-92520 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

bpf: Zero queue and stack outputs on lock failure

Queue and stack pop/peek helpers accept an uninitialized output buffer

because the verifier expects the helper to initialize it. The empty-map

error path clears the buffer, but a failed lock acquisition returns

-EBUSY without writing it.

Clear the output before returning -EBUSY so BPF programs cannot observe

uninitialized stack contents after a failed helper call.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-92520?

CVE-2026-92520 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-92520?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-92520?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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