CVE-2026-97956
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: net_failover: Fix the deadlock in net_failover_slave_name_change() This is a sibling fix of commit b84c5632c7b3 ("net: net…
Overview
CVE-2026-97956 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: net_failover: Fix the deadlock in net_failover_slave_name_change()
This is a sibling fix of commit
b84c5632c7b3 ("net: net_failover: Fix the deadlock in slave register").
There is netdev_lock_ops() in the upper callers, so using netif_open()
instead of dev_open().
Call Trace:
__schedule+0x2bb/0x650
schedule+0x27/0xb0
schedule_preempt_disabled+0x15/0x30
__mutex_lock.constprop.0+0x550/0xaf0
__mutex_lock_slowpath+0x13/0x20
mutex_lock+0x3b/0x50
dev_open+0x3b/0xe0
net_failover_slave_name_change+0x22/0x40
failover_event+0xd4/0x1e0
notifier_call_chain+0x62/0xf0
raw_notifier_call_chain+0x16/0x30
call_netdevice_notifiers_info+0x50/0x80
netif_change_name+0x200/0x330
do_setlink.isra.0+0xb12/0xdf0
? security_capable+0x9a/0x1e0
? ns_capable+0x31/0x60
rtnl_setlink+0x302/0x670
? netlink_recvmsg+0x296/0x340
? security_capable+0x9a/0x1e0
? __pfx_rtnl_setlink+0x10/0x10
rtnetlink_rcv_msg+0x384/0x460
? __pfx_
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-97956?
CVE-2026-97956 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-97956?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97956?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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