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CVE-2026-98071

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/rds: clear cp_flags bits individually in rds_conn_path_reset() rds_conn_path_reset() wipes the whole flag word with a plain…

Published Sep 25, 2026EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-98071 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/rds: clear cp_flags bits individually in rds_conn_path_reset()

rds_conn_path_reset() wipes the whole flag word with a plain

cp->cp_flags = 0 store. Every other accessor of that word uses

atomic bitops, and some of them can run concurrently with the reset:

RDS_LL_SEND_FULL is set from rds_send_xmit() and cleared from the

transport completion paths, neither of which holds anything that

excludes the shutdown worker. A plain store racing an atomic

read-modify-write on the same word is a data race, and whichever

side loses has its update silently discarded.

Clear the two bits the reset is actually responsible for instead.

RDS_IN_XMIT and RDS_RECV_REFILL need no store at all here: they

belong to the caller, rds_conn_shutdown(), which waits for both to be

clear before calling the transport shutdown and this reset.

This also gives every bit in cp_flags a single well-defined writer

discipline, which the following patc

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-98071?

CVE-2026-98071 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98071?

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-2026-98071?

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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