Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3 Cortina gmac_irq calculation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3. This affects the function gmac_irq of the component Cortina. This manipulation causes calculation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-98275. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gmac_irq of the component Cortina. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a calculation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-682. The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ethernet: cortina: Ack RX overrun interrupt correctly The RX overrun interrupt is reported in interrupt status register 4, but gmac_irq() acknowledges it using the RX descriptor error bit from status register 0. For GMAC0 this writes the GMAC1 overrun bit, while for GMAC1 the shift leaves no bit in the 32-bit register. Acknowledge the same per-port RX overrun bit that was detected.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-98275 since 09/25/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. 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 10/06/2026).

Upgrading to version 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.112, 6.18.54, 7.2.8 or 7.3-rc4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1163cc82dcbc145f912bf2106ab668762f53e483/12a0c7bb448c1899ea3d8f97fa47a8740044e16d/d72d87926ca33c6766dc73ace46859d7220a45bb/472493d1d3334d104b9873abc1c2d80ed3b144f3/2f23fa11fef9b4a93335894379d82238f0a28228/4f33e036e827f368cdb10bcb15ad098448aca0f5/d4bd670454390aab72ab9fb7b73bce2966c33fe3/1dd85662fee6e2ac580b1c4f9a0c0a7ae6e31f0e 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

• 5.10.270
• 5.15.221
• 6.1.188
• 6.6.157
• 6.12.111
• 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
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
• 6.18.12
• 6.18.13
• 6.18.14
• 6.18.15
• 6.18.16
• 6.18.17
• 6.18.18
• 6.18.19
• 6.18.20
• 6.18.21
• 6.18.22
• 6.18.23
• 6.18.24
• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
• 6.18.28
• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
• 6.18.32
• 6.18.33
• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 6.18.42
• 6.18.43
• 6.18.44
• 6.18.45
• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 6.18.50
• 6.18.51
• 6.18.52
• 6.18.53
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5
• 7.2.6
• 7.2.7
• 7.3-rc1
• 7.3-rc2
• 7.3-rc3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Calculation
CWE: CWE-682
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.271/5.15.222/6.1.189/6.6.158/6.12.112/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4
Patch: 1163cc82dcbc145f912bf2106ab668762f53e483/12a0c7bb448c1899ea3d8f97fa47a8740044e16d/d72d87926ca33c6766dc73ace46859d7220a45bb/472493d1d3334d104b9873abc1c2d80ed3b144f3/2f23fa11fef9b4a93335894379d82238f0a28228/4f33e036e827f368cdb10bcb15ad098448aca0f5/d4bd670454390aab72ab9fb7b73bce2966c33fe3/1dd85662fee6e2ac580b1c4f9a0c0a7ae6e31f0e

Timelineinfo

09/25/2026 CVE reserved
10/06/2026 +11 days Advisory disclosed
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-98275 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-98275
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-414229

Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2026 13:52
Changes: 10/06/2026 13:52 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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