Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5 BPF bpf_cpumask_populate access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5. The impacted element is the function bpf_cpumask_populate of the component BPF. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-93112. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5. This affects the function bpf_cpumask_populate of the component BPF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Require a BPF cpumask for bpf_cpumask_populate() bpf_cpumask_populate() writes to its destination with bitmap_copy(), but the destination is typed as struct cpumask *. That allows the verifier to accept borrowed cpumask pointers returned by read-only kfuncs, such as scx_bpf_get_online_cpumask(), as a writable destination. Make the destination a struct bpf_cpumask * so populate follows the same ownership rule as the other mutating cpumask kfuncs. Query kfuncs continue to accept const struct cpumask * inputs.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-93112 since 09/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/17/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 6.18.52, 7.2.6 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 0cfc9348a045da64955af2dd6902e66dfc7d6469/b7e2a5c6519adc73be55c3de2cb545e095a0fbc5/8740156ad33be5071b588b594c55f279457f667c is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
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• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 6.18.50
• 6.18.51
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc1
Patch: 0cfc9348a045da64955af2dd6902e66dfc7d6469/b7e2a5c6519adc73be55c3de2cb545e095a0fbc5/8740156ad33be5071b588b594c55f279457f667c

Timelineinfo

09/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/17/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-93112 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-93112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407205

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2026 23:47
Changes: 09/17/2026 23:47 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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