CVE-2026-98382 | Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc4 BPF drivers/net/veth.c __bpf_offload_dev_match null pointer dereference

October 9, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.157/6.12.111/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4. It has been classified as very critical. This issue affects the function __bpf_offload_dev_match of the file drivers/net/veth.c of the component BPF. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-98382. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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