CVE-2026-98152
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmet-rdma: fix queue leak when connect backlog is exceeded When pending disconnecting queues exceed the backlog limit, the connect path only drops the device reference and leaks the newly allocated queue and its IB resources.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-401CVE-2026-98152 is a Memory Leak vulnerability
What is Memory Leak?
The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.12.96,
6.18.39,
7.1.4,
7.2
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.12.111,
6.18.53,
7.2.7,
7.3-rc2
and their respective stable series.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-98152?
CVE-2026-98152 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a Memory Leak flaw (CWE-401) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.12.96 onward and has been patched in 6.12.111, 6.18.53, 7.2.7 and others. CVE-2026-98152 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-98152?
CVE-2026-98152 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-98152?
Yes. CVE-2026-98152 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.12.111, 6.18.53, 7.2.7 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 6.12.96 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-98152 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2026-98152 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.