CVE-2026-98289 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3 af_unix __unix_walk_scc infinite loop

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function __unix_walk_scc of the component af_unix. The manipulation leads to infinite loop.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-98289. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

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