CVE-2026-98995 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper resetting of the old parent's ->overmount pointer in mnt_change_mountpoint(), letting attackers with file descriptor access cause memory corruption, exploit requires keeping unmounted mount alive.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.21% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
23 October 2026
Updated
25 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for mnt_change_mountpoint() overmount reset.

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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