CVE-2026-98261 | Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3 cifs cifs_chan_skip_or_disable use after free

October 6, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.157/6.12.111/6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3. It has been rated as very critical. This impacts the function cifs_chan_skip_or_disable of the component cifs. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-98261. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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