CVE-2026-97941 Linux Kernel - Race Condition

Linux kernel contains a race condition in slab allocator caused by improper locking in __slab_try_return_freelist(), letting attackers trigger kernel panic and list corruption, exploit requires local code execution.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.15% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Race Condition
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

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for slab allocator race condition.

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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