CVE-2026-98490 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.111/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4 openvswitch conntrack nf_ct_helper use after free

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.111/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4. The affected element is the function nf_ct_helper of the component openvswitch conntrack. Such manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-98490. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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