CVE-2026-52988: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: join hook list via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-52988?

linux kernel: upgrade to 7.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-52988 being exploited?

CVE-2026-52988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-52988 affect?

CVE-2026-52988 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: join hook list via splice_list_rcu() in commit phase Publish new hooks in the list into the basechain/flowtable using splice_list_rcu() to ensure ne

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-52988?

Priority 30/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-52988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: join hook list via splice_list_rcu() in commit phase Publish new hooks in the list into the basechain/flowtable using splice_list_rcu() to ensure netlink dump list traversal via rcu is safe while concurrent ruleset update is going on.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2026-06-24
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-24 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 20:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.8 and < 7.0.10 · 7.1 rc1

Fixed in: 7.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-52988?

linux kernel: upgrade to 7.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-52988 being exploited?

CVE-2026-52988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-52988 affect?

CVE-2026-52988 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: join hook list via splice_list_rcu() in commit phase Publish new hooks in the list into the basechain/flowtable using splice_list_rcu() to ensure ne

How urgent is CVE-2026-52988?

Priority 30/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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