CVE-2026-98384
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix out-of-bounds read of sk_protocol in bpf_sock_destroy() sk_protocol lives in struct sock, not in struct sock_common.
Overview
CVE-2026-98384 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 9, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bpf: Fix out-of-bounds read of sk_protocol in bpf_sock_destroy()
sk_protocol lives in struct sock, not in struct sock_common. A timewait
or request sock handed to bpf_sock_destroy() by the tcp iterator is
neither, so reading sk->sk_protocol runs past the object:
==================================================================
BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in bpf_sock_destroy+0xc7/0xe0
Read of size 2 at addr ffff8881047d11b4 by task test_progs/428
Tainted: [W]=WARN
Call Trace:
<TASK>
dump_stack_lvl+0x91/0xf0
print_report+0xd1/0x630
kasan_report+0xf3/0x130
__asan_report_load2_noabort+0x14/0x30
bpf_sock_destroy+0xc7/0xe0
bpf_prog_c3dd61f9d9cd9f37_iter_tcp6_timewait+0x9f/0xb7
bpf_iter_run_prog+0x538/0xde0
bpf_iter_tcp_seq_show+0x26b/0x4b0
bpf_seq_read+0x424/0x1210
vfs_read+0x197/0xe40
ksys_read+0x119/0x240
__x64_sys_read+0x72/0xc0
x64_sys_call+0x647/0x27e0
do_syscall_64+0xe5/0x610
entry_SYSCALL_64_af
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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-98384?
CVE-2026-98384 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 9, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-98384?
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-2026-98384?
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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