CVE-2026-97594 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in landlock caused by improper reference handling of source's parent directory in current_check_refer_path and collect_domain_accesses, letting local attackers cause kernel memory corruption via a race condition during linkat and rename operations, exploit requires entering a Landlock domain and racing filesystem calls.

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, Privilege Escalation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
25 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for landlock use-after-free vulnerability.

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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