CVE-2026-98981 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10 Dentry Cache __detach_mounts race condition

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10. The impacted element is the function __detach_mounts of the component Dentry Cache. Executing a manipulation can lead to race condition.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-98981. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

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