CVE-2026-23126

CVE-2026-23126 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: fix a race issue related to the operation on bpf_bound_progs list The netdevsim driver lacks a protection mechanism for operations on the bpf_bound_progs list. When the nsim_bpf_create_prog() performs list_add_tail, it is possible that nsim_bpf_destroy_prog() is simultaneously performs list_del. Concurrent operations on the list may lead to list corruption and trigger a kernel crash as follows: [ 417.290971] kernel BUG at lib/list_debug.c:62! [ 417.290983] invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI [ 417.290992] CPU: 10 PID: 168 Comm: kworker/10:1 Kdump: loaded Not tainted 6.19.0-rc5 #1 [ 417.291003] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009), BIOS 1.16.3-debian-1.16.3-2 04/01/2014 [ 417.291007] Workqueue: events bpf_prog_free_deferred [ 417.291021] RIP: 0010:__list_del_entry_valid_or_report+0xa7/0xc0 [ 417.291034] Code: a8 ff 0f 0b 48 89 fe 48 89 ca 48 c7 c7 48 a1 eb ae e8 ed fb a8 ff 0f 0b 48 89 fe 48 89 c2 48 c7 c7 80 a1 eb ae e8 d9 fb a8 ff <0f> 0b 48 89 d1 48 c7 c7 d0 a1 eb ae 48 89 f2 48 89 c6 e8 c2 fb a8 [ 417.291040] RSP: 0018:ffffb16a40807df8 EFLAGS: 00010246 [ 417.291046] RAX: 000000000000006d RBX: ffff8e589866f500 RCX: 0000000000000000 [ 417.291051] RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: ffff8e59f7b23180 RDI: ffff8e59f7b23180 [ 417.291055] RBP: ffffb16a412c9000 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000003 [ 417.291059] R10: ffffb16a40807c80 R11: ffffffffaf9edce8 R12: ffff8e594427ac20 [ 417.291063] R13: ffff8e59f7b44780 R14: ffff8e58800b7a05 R15: 0000000000000000 [ 417.291074] FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff8e59f7b00000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 [ 417.291079] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 [ 417.291083] CR2: 00007fc4083efe08 CR3: 00000001c3626006 CR4: 0000000000770ee0 [ 417.291088] PKRU: 55555554 [ 417.291091] Call Trace: [ 417.291096] <TASK> [ 417.291103] nsim_bpf_destroy_prog+0x31/0x80 [netdevsim] [ 417.291154] __bpf_prog_offload_destroy+0x2a/0x80 [ 417.291163] bpf_prog_dev_bound_destroy+0x6f/0xb0 [ 417.291171] bpf_prog_free_deferred+0x18e/0x1a0 [ 417.291178] process_one_work+0x18a/0x3a0 [ 417.291188] worker_thread+0x27b/0x3a0 [ 417.291197] ? __pfx_worker_thread+0x10/0x10 [ 417.291207] kthread+0xe5/0x120 [ 417.291214] ? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 [ 417.291221] ret_from_fork+0x31/0x50 [ 417.291230] ? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 [ 417.291236] ret_from_fork_asm+0x1a/0x30 [ 417.291246] </TASK> Add a mutex lock, to prevent simultaneous addition and deletion operations on the list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23126?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: fix a race issue related to the operation on bpf_bound_progs list The netdevsim driver lacks a protection mechanism for operations on the bpf_bound_progs list. When the nsim_bpf_create_prog() performs list_add_tail, it is possible that nsim_bpf_destroy_prog() is simultaneously performs list_del. Concurrent operations on the list may lead to list corruption and trigger a kernel crash as follows: [ 417.290971] kernel BUG at lib/list_debug.c:62! [ 417.290983] invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI [ 417.290992] CPU: 10 PID: 168 Comm: kworker/10:1 Kdump: loaded Not tainted 6.19.0-rc5 #1 [ 417.291003] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009), BIOS 1.16.3-debian-1.16.3-2 04/01/2014 [ 417.291007] Workqueue: events bpf_prog_free_deferred [ 417.291021] RIP: 0010:__list_del_entry_valid_or_report+0xa7/0xc0 [ 417.291034] Code: a8 ff 0f 0b 48 89 fe 48 89 ca 48 c7 c7 48 a1 eb ae e8 ed fb a8 ff 0f 0b 48 89 fe 48 89 c2 48 c7 c7 80 a1 eb ae e8 d9 fb a8 ff <0f> 0b 48 89 d1 48 c7 c7 d0 a1 eb ae 48 89 f2 48 89 c6 e8 c2 fb a8 [ 417.291040] RSP: 0018:ffffb16a40807df8 EFLAGS: 00010246 [ 417.291046] RAX: 000000000000006d RBX: ffff8e589866f500 RCX: 0000000000000000 [ 417.291051] RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: ffff8e59f7b23180 RDI: ffff8e59f7b23180 [ 417.291055] RBP: ffffb16a412c9000 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000003 [ 417.291059] R10: ffffb16a40807c80 R11: ffffffffaf9edce8 R12: ffff8e594427ac20 [ 417.291063] R13: ffff8e59f7b44780 R14: ffff8e58800b7a05 R15: 0000000000000000 [ 417.291074] FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff8e59f7b00000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 [ 417.291079] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 [ 417.291083] CR2: 00007fc4083efe08 CR3: 00000001c3626006 CR4: 0000000000770ee0 [ 417.291088] PKRU: 55555554 [ 417.291091] Call Trace: [ 417.291096] <TASK> [ 417.291103] nsim_bpf_destroy_prog+0x31/0x80 [netdevsim] [ 417.291154] __bpf_prog_offload_destroy+0x2a/0x80 [ 417.291163] bpf_prog_dev_bound_destroy+0x6f/0xb0 [ 417.291171] bpf_prog_free_deferred+0x18e/0x1a0 [ 417.291178] process_one_work+0x18a/0x3a0 [ 417.291188] worker_thread+0x27b/0x3a0 [ 417.291197] ? __pfx_worker_thread+0x10/0x10 [ 417.291207] kthread+0xe5/0x120 [ 417.291214] ? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 [ 417.291221] ret_from_fork+0x31/0x50 [ 417.291230] ? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 [ 417.291236] ret_from_fork_asm+0x1a/0x30 [ 417.291246] </TASK> Add a mutex lock, to prevent simultaneous addition and deletion operations on the list.
How severe is CVE-2026-23126?
CVE-2026-23126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-23126 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-23126?
CVE-2026-23126 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23126?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-23126 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-23126 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5910.
When was CVE-2026-23126 published?
CVE-2026-23126 was published on 2026-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (7)

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