CVE-2026-89799
HIGH
Published Sep 16, 2026
Modified Sep 16, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Disable preemption in bpf_get_stackid The get_perf_callchain call needs disabled preemption plus we need it disabled as long as we access its returned trace entries buffer. Note the bpf_get_stackid_pe function is executed already with preemption disabled.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-89799? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bpf: Disable preemption in bpf_get_stackid
The get_perf_callchain call needs disabled preemption plus we need
it disabled as long as we access its returned trace entries buffer.
Note the bpf_get_stackid_pe function is executed already with
preemption disabled. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-89799? +
CVE-2026-89799 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-89799? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.