CVE-2026-97595 Linux kernel mac802154 - Use After Free

Linux kernel mac802154 contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by unsynchronized access and improper reference handling of sdata in queued RX frames, letting attackers cause memory corruption or kernel crashes, exploit requires flooding victim interface and removing it.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.28% 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:A/AC:H/PR:N/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 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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