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CVE-2026-98572

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix immediate JMP JEQ/JNE on MIPS32 An addu instruction was emitted instead of addiu, causing the immediate value 1 to be…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98572 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

bpf: Fix immediate JMP JEQ/JNE on MIPS32

An addu instruction was emitted instead of addiu, causing the immediate

value 1 to be interpreted as register $at. This made the comparison

result invalid when the immediate operand was negative. Note that $at

is mapped to BPF_REG_AX, which is used for constant blinding.

Fix the instruction to use the immediate form.

Found with test_bpf on MIPS32r1 emulated by QEMU.

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-2026-98572?

CVE-2026-98572 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98572?

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-2026-98572?

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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