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CVE-2026-98559

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: fix UAF on lgr list traversal in smcr_port_err() smcr_port_err() traverses smc_lgr_list.list without holding smc_lgr_l…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98559 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

net/smc: fix UAF on lgr list traversal in smcr_port_err()

smcr_port_err() traverses smc_lgr_list.list without holding

smc_lgr_list.lock, allowing a concurrent smc_lgr_terminate_sched()

to free an lgr while it is still being dereferenced.

Hold smc_lgr_list.lock across the traversal. Update

smc_ib_gid_check() to call smcr_port_err() after releasing the lock.

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-2026-98559?

CVE-2026-98559 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98559?

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-2026-98559?

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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