CVE-2026-98120
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-98120 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix subreq ref leak Fix a subrequest ref leak in netfs_unbuffered_write() in the event that subreq->io_iter ends up zero length during preparation.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix subreq ref leak Fix a subrequest ref leak in netfs_unbuffered_write() in the event that subreq->io_iter ends up zero length during preparation.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.18.17, < 6.18.53 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19.7, < 7.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 7.0.1, < 7.2.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 7.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 7.3 | Rc1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-98120?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfs: Fix subreq ref leak
Fix a subrequest ref leak in netfs_unbuffered_write() in the event that
subreq->io_iter ends up zero length during preparation.
How severe is CVE-2026-98120?
CVE-2026-98120 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-98120?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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