CVE-2026-68476: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: reload ip header after head realloc

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLIST

CVE-2026-68476 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. 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: ipvs: reload ip header after head reallocation __ip_vs_get_out_rt() calls skb_ensure_writable() which may reallocate skb->head.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-08-15
Last modified	2026-09-02

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org

Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-15 06:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-02 13:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · openbao · FIXED · 2.6.5-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-77adf886ae · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-77adf886ae

Fedora 46 · sugar-turtleart · FIXED · 220-16.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-b79483c788 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b79483c788

Debian 12 · linux · FIXED · 6.1.187-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linux dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' linux)" ge "6.1.187-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · linux · FIXED · 6.12.100-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linux dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' linux)" ge "6.12.100-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 10 · kernel · FIXED · kernel-6.12.0-211.63.1.el10_2

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:76738 rpm -q kernel

RHEL 8 · kernel-rt · FIXED · kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.178.1.rt7.519.el8_10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:89082 rpm -q kernel-rt

RHEL 8 · kernel · FIXED · kernel-4.18.0-553.178.1.el8_10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:89083 rpm -q kernel

RHEL 6 · kernel · NO FIX YET

RHEL 7 · kernel · NOT AFFECTED

Amazon Linux 2023 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2023-2026-3197 · source

sudo dnf update --advisory=ALAS2023-2026-3197

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Amazon Linux 2 ALAS: ALAS2KERNEL-5.10-2026-133 (important): kernel 2026-10-12

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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-2026-68476?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-68476 being exploited?

CVE-2026-68476 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-2026-68476 affect?

CVE-2026-68476 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: reload ip header after head reallocation __ip_vs_get_out_rt() calls skb_ensure_writable() which may reallocate skb->head.

How urgent is CVE-2026-68476?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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