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CVE-2026-98045

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Mark faultable stack helpers as sleepable The faultable variants of bpf_get_stack() and bpf_get_task_stack() pass may_faul…

Published Sep 25, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-98045 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.

Technical description

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

bpf: Mark faultable stack helpers as sleepable

The faultable variants of bpf_get_stack() and bpf_get_task_stack() pass

may_fault=true into the common stack collection code. Resolving user-space

build IDs may then call build_id_parse_file() and block on filesystem

reads.

Neither helper prototype sets might_sleep. Since prototype selection uses

the sleepability of the whole program, the verifier can still allow these

helpers from a non-sleepable region within that program, such as an

explicit RCU or preemption-disabled region. The task-stack helper can also

be called from a non-sleepable timer callback of a sleepable program.

Mark both faultable prototypes as sleepable. The existing helper context

check then rejects these calls while continuing to allow them in genuinely

sleepable contexts.

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-2026-98045?

CVE-2026-98045 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98045?

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-2026-98045?

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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