CVE-2026-98096 Linux Kernel - Buffer Overflow

Linux kernel contains a buffer overflow caused by incorrect handling of skb_network_offset in IPv6 Segment Routing Header processing, letting attackers trigger out-of-bounds memory copy during routing and forwarding, exploit requires network packet manipulation.

CVSS base score 7.4 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.51% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Buffer Overflow
Impact
Denial Of Service, Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Published
25 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for this issue.

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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