CVE-2026-97417 Linux Kernel - Memory Corruption

Linux kernel contains a buffer alignment vulnerability in netfilter nf_conntrack tcp_sack function caused by unsafe dereferencing of TCP option stream, letting attackers cause potential memory corruption, exploit requires crafted TCP packets.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.49% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Memory Corruption
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Published
24 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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