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CVE-2026-98814

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: fix command effects log lifetime for multipath heads KASAN reported a use-after-free when an I/O passthrough command was…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2026-98814 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

nvme: fix command effects log lifetime for multipath heads

KASAN reported a use-after-free when an I/O passthrough command was sent

through a multipath namespace head after the controller path that first

created the head had been removed:

BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in nvme_command_effects+0x192/0x200 [nvme_core]

Read of size 4 at addr ffff888141b14400 by task nvme/19811

nvme_command_effects+0x192/0x200 [nvme_core]

nvme_cmd_allowed+0x7e/0x1b0 [nvme_core]

nvme_user_cmd.constprop.0+0x1b5/0x450 [nvme_core]

nvme_ns_head_chr_ioctl+0xf4/0x2a0 [nvme_core]

Move the log cache to the subsystem, with one entry per command set. Both

controllers and namespace heads hold subsystem references, keeping their

log pointers valid until subsystem release.

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-2026-98814?

CVE-2026-98814 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98814?

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-2026-98814?

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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