CVE-2026-98652

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: Add missing srcu in kvm_s390_set_irq_state() Like kvm_s390_inject_vcpu(), kvm_s390_set_irq_state() also needs the kvm->srcu or the slots lock when performing the Store status operation. Fix by taking kvm->srcu in kvm_s390_set_irq_state().

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-10-18
Last modified 2026-10-18
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 2.6.26 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.2.9, 7.3 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 2.6.26
Fixed in
✓ 7.2.9 7.2.x ✓ 7.3

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-98652?

    CVE-2026-98652 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.26 onward and has been patched in 7.2.9 and 7.3. CVE-2026-98652 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-98652?

    Yes. CVE-2026-98652 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.2.9 and 7.3. If you are running Linux kernel 2.6.26 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-98652 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-98652 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.