CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-89799

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.16%

6th percentile - higher than 6% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the bpf_get_stackid function requires disabled preemption for the get_perf_callchain call and while accessing its returned trace entries buffer. The bpf_get_stackid_pe function already executes with preemption disabled. Failure to disable preemption in bpf_get_stackid may lead to data consistency issues.

Risk Assessment

Incorrect BPF behavior may lead to kernel instability or incorrect tracing data. The risk affects systems using BPF for monitoring and diagnostics.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix that disables preemption in bpf_get_stackid. Verify that systems using BPF run on a patched version.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Disable preemption in bpf_get_stackid The get_perf_callchain call needs disabled preemption plus we need it disabled as long as we access its returned trace entries buffer. Note the bpf_get_stackid_pe function is executed already with preemption disabled.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS