CVE-2026-98966

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bonding: fix the program leak when XDP is replaced We need to release the reference on the old BPF prog, whether we are going to no-prog, or replacing the prog with another. Spotted by AI while running tests for the propagation series (leaked programs were accumulating). Selftest will come in the net-next series to avoid conflicts.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-10-23
Last modified 2026-10-23
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 5.15 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.2.11, 7.3 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 5.15
Fixed in
✓ 7.2.11 7.2.x ✓ 7.3

References

2 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-98966?

    CVE-2026-98966 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.15 onward and has been patched in 7.2.11 and 7.3. CVE-2026-98966 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-98966?

    Yes. CVE-2026-98966 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.2.11 and 7.3. If you are running Linux kernel 5.15 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-98966 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-98966 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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