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Linux EUVDEUVD-2026-108856

| CVE-2026-98900
2026-10-23 Linux GHSA-mwrq-hx54-3h97
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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:

xen/gntalloc: validate grant count before allocation

gntalloc_ioctl_alloc() allocates the grant-id array before checking whether the requested count fits within the global grant limit. Counts above that limit cannot succeed, so reject them before the user-controlled allocation reaches kcalloc().

Use a subtraction-based check while holding gref_mutex so adding the requested count cannot wrap. Also cast the count before advancing the per-file index so the page-size multiplication is performed in 64-bit arithmetic.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux patch: 6.6.158
Linux 0 <6.18.53
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <231542f4e43cf9837cb520664545e85fbe666b7b
Linux patch: 7.2
Linux 0 <6.6.158
Linux patch: 5.15.222
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <720554c04acba80018ded069d3e0984bebaee891
Linux patch: 6.18.53
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <e2806390aa1c4d5b3f7a68f10a56ae12c71c00d8
Linux 0 <5.10.271
Linux patch: 6.1.189
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <2299822f3f466b5dcad2377bf63986199f881a6b
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <641de086a05f349de7fc548612432bc2fed721ca
Linux 0 <5.15.222
Linux 0 <6.1.189
Linux patch: 6.12.111
Linux 0 <6.12.111
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <84d5727cef8eb9c8a28210ad248f1c70b223b065
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <71a0cf87e19fb35c4292ca88985e376e613c900a
Linux patch: 5.10.271

Affected Packages

euvd linux fix: 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.111, 6.18.53

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 23, 2026 - 13:17 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 23, 2026 - 11:54 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 89% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

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

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