CVE-2026-98977 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10 Mount Locking attach_recursive_mnt locking

October 23, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function attach_recursive_mnt of the component Mount Locking. The manipulation results in improper locking.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-98977. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

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