CVE-2026-89746 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper handling of same-name hist triggers in tracing subsystem, letting local users cause kernel panic or crash, exploit requires writing specific hist triggers to tracefs.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.16% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
11 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for this issue.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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