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Linux CVE-2026-97964

EUVD-2026-86818

2026-09-25 Linux

GHSA-59xx-49mr-rmvq

Information Disclosure Linux

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Monitor Track and reassess. Why: No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

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

ppp_synctty: ensure a writeable skb header

ppp_sync_txmunge() checks headroom before prepending the address and control bytes, but does not ensure that the skb header is writable. A received skb can reach this function through PPP channel bridging without passing through ppp_start_xmit(), which calls skb_cow_head().

For example, a PPPoE frame may share its buffer with a clone queued to an AF_PACKET socket. If it is bridged to a synchronous tty channel, the address/control bytes can overwrite data still visible to that socket.

Use skb_cow_head() to ensure both sufficient headroom and a writable header.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux 5.11

Linux patch: 6.18.53

Linux patch: 7.3-rc3

Linux 4cf476ced45d7f12df30a68e833b263e7a2202d1 <15d0a6c9a42df2d745c37510dba828f6dbe60d9f

Linux patch: 7.2.7

Linux patch: 0

Linux 4cf476ced45d7f12df30a68e833b263e7a2202d1 <3af7797fbabc84992e0ca5ad2bc0ca8537d053ef

Linux 4cf476ced45d7f12df30a68e833b263e7a2202d1 <8aaeb56aff2a557a88f83ae866da2c91ad247e59

Linux 4cf476ced45d7f12df30a68e833b263e7a2202d1 <0996c3e6bcc6ae08cb371ed43648c9f7f748ae6e

Linux patch: 6.12.111

Affected Packages

euvd linux no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

Patch available

Sep 25, 2026 - 11:02 EUVD

CVE Published

Sep 25, 2026 - 10:23 cve.org

UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 95% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

EUVD

CVE.org

EPSS MSRC

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity Not scored yet

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.