CVE-2026-98259 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3 DAX fs/dax.c dax_disassociate_entry.constprop.0 input validation

October 6, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3. Affected is the function dax_disassociate_entry.constprop.0 of the file fs/dax.c of the component DAX. Such manipulation leads to improper input validation.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-98259. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

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