CVE-2026-98357 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in IB/isert caused by missing synchronization of deferred control PDU completions before connection release, letting attackers cause memory corruption, exploit requires triggering deferred completions during connection teardown.

CVSS base score 8.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.36% 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:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
6 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for deferred control PDU completion synchronization in IB/isert.

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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