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CVE-2026-98668

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: buffer: Ensure bounce buffer used for unaligned case is zeroed.

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-98668 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

iio: buffer: Ensure bounce buffer used for unaligned case is zeroed.

iio_push_to_buffers_with_ts_unaligned() leaks uninitialized heap memory

to userspace if the data passed in is not a multiple of 8 bytes and the

timestamp is enabled. Specify __GFP_ZERO for the devm_krealloc()

to ensure any extra space is cleared.

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-2026-98668?

CVE-2026-98668 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98668?

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-2026-98668?

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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