CVE-2026-98240 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3 ip_tunnel ip_tun_parse_opts_geneve options_len buffer overflow

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3. The impacted element is the function ip_tun_parse_opts_geneve of the component ip_tunnel. Performing a manipulation of the argument options_len results in buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-98240. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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