CVE-2026-92489 Linux Kernel - Denial of Service

Linux kernel contains a double-free vulnerability caused by improper skb freeing in xfrm_dev_direct_output(), letting attackers cause denial of service by crashing the kernel, exploit requires packet processing through netfilter.

CVSS base score 9.8 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.46% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Denial of Service
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
17 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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