CVE-2026-97903 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel v6.19.y and newer contain a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper reference handling of thread_pid across proc_flush_pid, letting unprivileged attackers cause kernel memory corruption, exploit requires racing wait4(-1) against setsid().

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.12% 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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
25 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Apply the patch that takes a reference before __unhash_process() clears p->thread_pid and releases it after proc_flush_pid() completes; update to kernel version v6.19.y or later.

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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