CVE-2026-98911 Linux Kernel - Memory Management Error

Linux kernel contains a memory management error in dpaa2-switch caused by incorrect freeing of frame descriptors in dpaa2_switch_rx(), letting attackers potentially cause memory corruption or denial of service, exploit requires triggering error path in dpaa2_switch_rx().

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.21% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Memory Management Error
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
23 October 2026
Updated
25 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for dpaa2-switch error path.

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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