CVE-2026-22990: libceph: replace overzealous BUG_ON in osdmap_apply_incremental()

Published Jan 23, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

libceph: replace overzealous BUGON in osdmapapplyincremental()

If the osdmap is (maliciously) corrupted such that the incremental osdmap epoch is different from what is expected, there is no need to BUG. Instead, just declare the incremental osdmap to be invalid.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
linux/kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.34.1<5.10.248
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.198
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.161
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.121
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.34-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Event History

Jan 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:24 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22990?

CVE-2026-22990 has been categorized with a severity that indicates it can lead to denial of service if exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22990?

To fix CVE-2026-22990, you should update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the patch.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-22990?

CVE-2026-22990 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilizes the libceph networking protocol.

4

Is CVE-2026-22990 exploitable by an attacker?

Yes, CVE-2026-22990 can be exploited by an attacker with the ability to manipulate the osdmap.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-22990?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-22990 include a denial of service condition that can disrupt normal operations.

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