CVE-2026-99179 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.58/7.2.12 watch_queue watch_queue.c post_one_notification null pointer dereference

October 28, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.58/7.2.12 and classified as problematic. This affects the function post_one_notification of the file watch_queue.c of the component watch_queue. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-99179. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

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