CVE-2026-98015 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2 E-Switch net/mlx5 mlx5_eswitch_termtbl_put ref_count use after free

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2 and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function mlx5_eswitch_termtbl_put of the file net/mlx5 of the component E-Switch. Performing a manipulation of the argument ref_count results in use after free.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-98015. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

The affected component should be upgraded.VulDB Recent EntriesRead More