CVE-2026-6424
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2026-6424 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in ESET Linux products potentially allowed an attacker to trigger kernel panic on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in ESET Linux products potentially allowed an attacker to trigger kernel panic on the system
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| ESET, spol. s.r.o. | ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Linux | >= 13.1, <= 13.1.3.0; >= 13.0, <= 13.0.3.0; >= 12.2, <= 12.2.8.0; >= 12.1, <= 12.1.1.0; >= 12.0, <= 12.0.13.0 |
| ESET, spol. s.r.o. | ESET Server Security for Linux | >= 13.1, <= 13.1.116.0; >= 13.0, <= 13.0.34.0; >= 12.2, <= 12.2.72.0; >= 12.1, <= 12.1.406.0; >= 12.0, <= 12.0.287.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-6424?
Use-after-free vulnerability in ESET Linux products potentially allowed an attacker to trigger kernel panic on the system
How severe is CVE-2026-6424?
CVE-2026-6424 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6424?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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