CVE-2026-90229 Linux Kernel nvme-apple - Use After Free

Linux kernel nvme-apple contains a use-after-free caused by not destroying the admin queue on controller removal, letting attackers trigger kernel oops and panic, exploit requires controller failure and immediate teardown.

CVSS base score 7.4 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.17% 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:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
17 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for nvme-apple admin queue destruction.

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

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