CVE-2026-92516

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix offset warn check for bpf_res_spin_lock Sashiko pointed out correctly that the case statement for BPF_RES_SPIN_LOCK incorrectly checks offset for BPF_SPIN_LOCK. Fix it by checking res_spin_lock_off instead.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-09-17
Last modified 2026-09-17
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.15 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.18.52, 7.2.6, 7.3-rc1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.15
Fixed in
✓ 6.18.52 6.18.x ✓ 7.2.6 7.2.x ✓ 7.3-rc1

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-92516?

    CVE-2026-92516 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.15 onward and has been patched in 6.18.52, 7.2.6 and 7.3-rc1. CVE-2026-92516 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-92516?

    Yes. CVE-2026-92516 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.52, 7.2.6 and 7.3-rc1. If you are running Linux kernel 6.15 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-92516 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-92516 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.