CVE-2026-99235 Linux Kernel - Use After Free

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in tracing subsystem caused by saving a compatible histogram pointer instead of the event file, letting attackers cause kernel memory corruption, exploit requires kernel tracing usage.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
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Details

Type
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service, Privilege Escalation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2 November 2026
Updated
3 November 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix.

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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