CVE-2026-98356
Published Oct 6, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: check create_singlethread_workqueue() in DCB setup bnxt_re_init_dcb_wq() ignores a failed allocation. The async DCB handler later calls queue_work() on the NULL pointer.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0016
Probability of exploitation
0.05%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-98356? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
RDMA/bnxt_re: check create_singlethread_workqueue() in DCB setup
bnxt_re_init_dcb_wq() ignores a failed allocation. The async DCB
handler later calls queue_work() on the NULL pointer.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-98356? +
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