CVE-2026-98123: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: fix soft lockup from unpadded ASCON

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-98123?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.111, 6.18.53, 7.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-98123 being exploited?

CVE-2026-98123 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-2026-98123 affect?

CVE-2026-98123 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: fix soft lockup from unpadded ASCONF-ACK parameter iteration sctp_verify_asconf() walks ASCONF-ACK parameters with sctp_walk_params(), which advances by SCTP_PAD4(l

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-98123?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-98123 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) 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: sctp: fix soft lockup from unpadded ASCONF-ACK parameter iteration sctp_verify_asconf() walks ASCONF-ACK parameters with sctp_walk_params(), which advances by SCTP_PAD4(length), while the consumer sctp_get_asconf_response() iterates the same parameters advancing by the raw length, without padding. A single odd-length parameter desynchronises the two walks and makes the consumer

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
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-667
Published	2026-09-25
Last modified	2026-10-22

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

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-25Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 16:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.6.12.1 and < 5.10.271 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.222 · >= 5.16 and < 6.1.189 · >= 6.2 and < 6.6.158 · >= 6.7 and < 6.12.111 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.53 · >= 6.19 and < 7.2.7 · 2.6.12

Fixed in: 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.111, 6.18.53, 7.2.7

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-2026-98123?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.111, 6.18.53, 7.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-98123 being exploited?

CVE-2026-98123 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-2026-98123 affect?

CVE-2026-98123 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: fix soft lockup from unpadded ASCONF-ACK parameter iteration sctp_verify_asconf() walks ASCONF-ACK parameters with sctp_walk_params(), which advances by SCTP_PAD4(l

How urgent is CVE-2026-98123?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

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