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Linux CVE-2026-98586

| EUVDEUVD-2026-103631
2026-10-18 Linux GHSA-4473-fgjm-w85x
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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:

sctp: hold asoc or transport before mod_timer() in timer handlers

Take the association or transport reference before rearming a timer in the timer handlers.

The existing code calls mod_timer() before taking the reference needed by the rearmed timer without holding the sock lock. This creates a race with timer cleanup: if the timer is deleted after mod_timer() returns but before the reference is taken, the cleanup path can drop the timer's reference and destroy the transport or association. The timer handler then takes a reference on the already freed object and eventually drops it, causing a refcount underflow.

Hold the object before mod_timer() and drop the reference if mod_timer() reports that the timer was already pending in timer handlers. Apply the same ordering to the proto-unreachable path, which can rearm a transport timer outside the timer handlers without holding the sock lock.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux patch: 5.15.222
Linux patch: 0
Linux patch: 6.6.158
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <9d3d39da054476e7aa05cd877b93ca73a9a77434
Linux 2.6.12
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <f7dea7eaea20fe9b80f8f77ba44d02b4a17f8050
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <35bf3b23c9a871f44c1453d85f8332be4e088dda
Linux patch: 7.3-rc5
Linux patch: 7.2.9
Linux patch: 6.12.112
Linux patch: 6.1.189
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <cae23ae3f7887a1cf8a75da38edcebeef695040f
Linux patch: 6.18.55
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <d18cb8fd1b6ba95c85de644203cfe1b071ff0c0f
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <27c51a9b55b227309161c903f9ecfbf022516bc2
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <f9d929026d487a988bfa12c065f892e823e5b6ab

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

2
Patch available
Oct 18, 2026 - 16:02 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 18, 2026 - 15:18 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 94% 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

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