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CVE-2026-98304

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmgenet: restore the hardware filters on open bcmgenet_hfb_init() runs INIT_LIST_HEAD() on priv->rxnfc_list, which drops…

Published Oct 6, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-98304 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

Technical description

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

net: bcmgenet: restore the hardware filters on open

bcmgenet_hfb_init() runs INIT_LIST_HEAD() on priv->rxnfc_list, which drops

every rule off the list, and bcmgenet_open() calls it on each ifup. Every

rule the user configured is silently lost:

# ethtool -N eth0 flow-type ether dst $MAC action 0

Added rule with ID 0

# ethtool -n eth0 | grep -c Filter:

1

# ip link set eth0 down && ip link set eth0 up

# ethtool -n eth0 | grep -c Filter:

0

Initialise the lists once at probe and restore the rules on open, as

bcmgenet_resume() already does.

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-2026-98304?

CVE-2026-98304 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98304?

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-2026-98304?

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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