CVE-2026-98969 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.112/6.18.56/7.2.10 em_text net/sched/em_text.c em_text_change algo out-of-bounds
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.112/6.18.56/7.2.10. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts the function em_text_change of the file net/sched/em_text.c of the component em_text. Performing a manipulation of the argument algo results in out-of-bounds read.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-98969. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.