CVE-2026-52988

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: join hook list via splice_list_rcu() in commit phase Publish new hooks in the list into the basechain/flowtable using splice_list_rcu() to ensure netlink dump list traversal via rcu is safe while concurrent ruleset update is going on.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-06-24
Last modified 2026-06-24
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 5.8 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.0.10, 7.1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 5.8
Fixed in
✓ 7.0.10 7.0.x ✓ 7.1

References

2 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-52988?

    CVE-2026-52988 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.8 onward and has been patched in 7.0.10 and 7.1. CVE-2026-52988 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-52988?

    Yes — CVE-2026-52988 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.0.10 and 7.1. If you are running Linux kernel 5.8 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-52988 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2026-52988 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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