CVE-2026-97609 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in netfilter cttimeout module caused by improper handling of per-net operations during module unload, letting attackers cause memory corruption or system instability, exploit requires module unload.

CVSS base score 7.0 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.14% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service, Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/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 this 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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