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CVE-2026-98842

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CVE-2026-98842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: module: fix lost error code from codetag_load_module() If codetag_load_module() fails, err is not set to reflect the failure and load_module() returns 0 after the module has been torn down. Also, if the module is a livepatch, mod->klp_info allocated by copy_module_elf() leaks on this error path. Free it via a new livepatch_cleanup label..

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: module: fix lost error code from codetag_load_module() If codetag_load_module() fails, err is not set to reflect the failure and load_module() returns 0 after the module has been torn down. Also, if the module is a livepatch, mod->klp_info allocated by copy_module_elf() leaks on this error path. Free it via a new livepatch_cleanup label.

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 044d2aee6c575231ed4a24fb3d119bad0937488b, < 258310d59a82ea4854bfd9138682bbaac1153b19; >= 044d2aee6c575231ed4a24fb3d119bad0937488b, < bfc721eef5c13704efe6864c7da2ad4b0d75f60a; >= 044d2aee6c575231ed4a24fb3d119bad0937488b, < c79cf15eb35a4c703bf18f8c33c47e80dd660f8e; b6bbbb8ef48dde09c0dbd77121fa0f09b0237fec; >= 6.15.4, < 6.16
LinuxLinux6.16

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-98842?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: module: fix lost error code from codetag_load_module() If codetag_load_module() fails, err is not set to reflect the failure and load_module() returns 0 after the module has been torn down. Also, if the module is a livepatch, mod->klp_info allocated by copy_module_elf() leaks on this error path. Free it via a new livepatch_cleanup label.
How severe is CVE-2026-98842?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-98842 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-98842?
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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Source: NVD / NIST