CVE-2026-98250

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: fix handling of NFSEXP_PNFS in the netlink codepath The rework of how block layouts were checked moved the check for NFSEXP_PNFS out of nfsd4_setup_layout_type() and into the callers. That patch didn't account for the new call in nfsd4_setup_layout_type().

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-10-06
Last modified 2026-10-06
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 7.2 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.2.8, 7.3-rc4 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 7.2
Fixed in
✓ 7.2.8 7.2.x ✓ 7.3-rc4

References

2 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-98250?

    CVE-2026-98250 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 7.2 onward and has been patched in 7.2.8 and 7.3-rc4. CVE-2026-98250 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-98250?

    Yes. CVE-2026-98250 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.2.8 and 7.3-rc4. If you are running Linux kernel 7.2 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-98250 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-98250 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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