CVE-2026-90217
Published Sep 17, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Compare iterator types during state pruning An iterator stack slot can be MEM_RCU or PTR_UNTRUSTED. These states must not be equal, or the verifier can prune an unsafe path. Compare the pointer type for STACK_ITER slots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-90217? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bpf: Compare iterator types during state pruning
An iterator stack slot can be MEM_RCU or PTR_UNTRUSTED. These states
must not be equal, or the verifier can prune an unsafe path.
Compare the pointer type for STACK_ITER slots.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-90217? +
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