CVE-2026-98985 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10 Mount Namespace path_pivot_root use after free

October 23, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10. Affected by this issue is the function path_pivot_root of the component Mount Namespace. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-98985. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

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