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Linux CVE-2026-98012

| EUVDEUVD-2026-86665
2026-09-25 Linux GHSA-wq2r-f96j-67j9
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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:

net/sched: sfq: clamp quantum in change path

sfq_change() accepts any non-negative quantum (only rejects (int)ctl->quantum < 0). With a crafted size table qdisc_pkt_len reaches ~2 GiB, so quantum=1 makes the deficit-refill loop spin ~2^31 times under the qdisc lock (a soft lockup / denial of service).

Add max(256U, ...) matching fq_codel_change(). Reject quantum > 1<<20 with -EINVAL, matching fq_codel_change() and the init clamp.

Conditions to recreate the bug: CONFIG_NET_SCH_SFQ=y. Requires CAP_NET_ADMIN (namespace-local via unshare -Urn suffices).

tc qdisc add dev dummy0 root sfq tc qdisc change dev dummy0 root sfq quantum 1 stab data 32768 size_log 15 cell_log 0

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux patch: 7.2.7
Linux 4919649699c5f4dbae08b8e2ed536fc9d6c3c2aa
Linux patch: 7.3-rc3
Linux 5.10.239 <5.11
Linux patch: 6.18.53
Linux 5.15.186 <5.16
Linux 5.4.297 <5.5
Linux c49ac48fac51a6a54efd5963954d02bacf075085
Linux e4650d7ae4252f67e997a632adfae0dd74d3a99a <534cd7ecbbc6e8a974f4003a5c1557439c6e0a72
Linux 6.12.13 <6.12.111
Linux 843cacb88f42f426973f1ed11c6fb562558efb27
Linux 6.6.76 <6.7
Linux 82bd38bd5467ece1ee274b493f51326cf5220a5a <f3820dce042a673fcb28cc31c87ee14257e21a17
Linux e4650d7ae4252f67e997a632adfae0dd74d3a99a <e6c1cb728e389354203a72bc77464c222a247aeb
Linux patch: 0
Linux e4650d7ae4252f67e997a632adfae0dd74d3a99a <fb9f88a33c516ea5c0bcd9a22ca288b246b34567
Linux 58ae7465f0e7113d45aa88a66bf2d203c71c195e
Linux patch: 6.12.111
Linux 548cf048b426729a7a1fa6acd1271c010c9a7380
Linux 6.13
Linux 6.1.129 <6.2

Affected Packages

euvd linux fix: 5.5, 5.11, 5.16, 6.2, 6.7, 6.12.111

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

2
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

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

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

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