CVE-2026-99092
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's RISC-V architecture. An issue in the instruction patching mechanism improperly handles memory allocated for Berkeley Packet Filter Just-In-Time (BPF JIT) compilation under specific kernel memory configurations. A local user capable of loading BPF programs can cause the kernel to attempt to write to read-only memory. This operation triggers kernel page faults and warnings, preventing programs from compiling and resulting in a denial of service (DoS).
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 1.9 | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | N/A |
| Privileges Required | High | N/A | N/A |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | N/A |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
| Availability Impact | Low | N/A | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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