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CVE-2026-98264

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: virtio: reset device before deleting virtqueues virtsnd_remove() and virtsnd_freeze() delete the virtqueues before resett…

Published Oct 6, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-98264 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ALSA: virtio: reset device before deleting virtqueues

virtsnd_remove() and virtsnd_freeze() delete the virtqueues before

resetting the device. del_vqs() frees the vring backing, but does not

provide a generic device quiesce operation. In particular, modern

virtio-pci keeps enabled queues active until the device is reset.

Reset the device before deleting the virtqueues so it can no longer

access the vring memory when that memory is released. This also covers

probe failures after DRIVER_OK, which unwind through virtsnd_remove().

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-2026-98264?

CVE-2026-98264 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98264?

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-2026-98264?

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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