CVE-2026-99247 | Linux Kernel up to 7.2.12 Tracing tracer_init_tracefs_work_func null pointer dereference

November 3, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.190/6.6.160/6.12.114/6.18.58/7.2.12. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tracer_init_tracefs_work_func of the component Tracing. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-99247. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

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