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CVE-2026-98668

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Published 2026-10-18 · Last modified 2026-10-19

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: buffer: Ensure bounce buffer used for unaligned case is zeroed. iio_push_to_buffers_with_ts_unaligned() leaks uninitialized heap memory to userspace if the data passed in is not a multiple of 8 bytes and the timestamp is enabled. Specify __GFP_ZERO for the devm_krealloc() to ensure any extra space is cleared.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 6th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

—CVSS · not scored

  • No impact metrics

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Linux

Products Linux

Weakness (CWE)

Not classified.

CVSS vector

Not yet scored.

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS