CVE-2026-98944: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: steam: Refactor registration This r

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-98944 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) 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: HID: steam: Refactor registration This refactors and simplifies the registration/unregistration flow. Since we now only perform registration when the client isn't opened anymore, the logic for handling that can be removed, and the rest of the function streamlined. We also remove the previous assumption that we have a serial number to show we're registered, replacing it with a

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-10-23
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-23 13:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 14:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

Fedora 46 · sugar-toolkit-gtk3 · FIXED · 0.122-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0

Debian 12 · linux · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · linux · FIXED · 6.12.113-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linux dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' linux)" ge "6.12.113-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-98944?

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

Is CVE-2026-98944 being exploited?

CVE-2026-98944 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-2026-98944 affect?

CVE-2026-98944 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: steam: Refactor registration This refactors and simplifies the registration/unregistration flow. Since we now only perform registration when the client isn't opened

How urgent is CVE-2026-98944?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Linux kernel vulnerabilities

References

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