CVE-2026-98052 Linux kernel net bcmasp - Use After Free

Linux kernel net bcmasp contains a use-after-free caused by improper handling of txcb->last flag in descriptor slots, letting attackers trigger premature skb freeing, exploit requires network packet transmission.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.13% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
25 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
NVD-CWE-Other

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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