CVE-2026-98356
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: check create_singlethread_workqueue() in DCB setup bnxt_re_init_dcb_wq() ignores a failed allocation. The async DCB handler later calls queue_work() on the NULL pointer.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.14
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.18.54,
7.2.8,
7.3-rc4
and their respective stable series.
References
3 totalFrequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-98356?
CVE-2026-98356 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.14 onward and has been patched in 6.18.54, 7.2.8 and 7.3-rc4. CVE-2026-98356 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-98356?
Yes. CVE-2026-98356 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.54, 7.2.8 and 7.3-rc4. If you are running Linux kernel 6.14 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-98356 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2026-98356 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.