CVE-2026-92516
bpf: Fix offset warn check for bpf_res_spin_lock
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix offset warn check for bpf_res_spin_lock Sashiko pointed out correctly that the case statement for BPF_RES_SPIN_LOCK incorrectly checks offset for BPF_SPIN_LOCK. Fix it by checking res_spin_lock_off instead.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel.
- Apply the bpf: Fix offset warn check patch.
- Rebuild and install the kernel.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix offset warn check for bpf_res_spin_lock Sashiko pointed out correctly that the case statement for BPF_RES_SPIN_LOCK incorrectly checks offset for BPF_SPIN_LOCK. Fix it by checking res_spin_lock_off instead. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92516.json">CVE-2026-92516</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04e19012efaec2bfd8c3b37fd8a6c3f1fe731ffc Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92356df4aa2b044b62bc7e45e0d99231af147f29 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfdce1f20a7e5e826165c556fd3367c65387e966