CVE-2026-98024
Published Sep 25, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/ism: folio_put() after error dmb->cpu_addr was allocated via folio_alloc(). Use folio_put() instead of kfree() in the error exit of ism_alloc_dmb() to avoid slab allocator corruption. While at it, reset dmb->cpu_addr after folio_put to avoid unintentional UAF by future callers.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0017
Probability of exploitation
0.06%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-98024? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
s390/ism: folio_put() after error
dmb->cpu_addr was allocated via folio_alloc(). Use folio_put() instead of
kfree() in the error exit of ism_alloc_dmb() to avoid slab allocator
corruption.
While at it, reset dmb->cpu_addr after folio_put to avoid unintentional UAF
by future callers.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-98024? +
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