CVE-2026-97455 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper clearing of references to method locals and arguments in acpi_ds_terminate_control_method(), letting attackers cause memory corruption, exploit requires local code execution.

CVSS base score 8.4 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.14% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

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

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix.

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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