CVE-2026-97448

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10

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CVE-2026-97448 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: Add validation for node in acpi_ns_build_normalized_path() Add validation for node in acpi_ns_build_normalized_path() to prevent use-after-free vulnerabilities..

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: Add validation for node in acpi_ns_build_normalized_path() Add validation for node in acpi_ns_build_normalized_path() to prevent use-after-free vulnerabilities.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < babb146ceb79e71f328788f1e2c8c7c224026e61; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 21a73528579fcbd673b668bd27a05b658123bc1b; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 96b2b616870e46e2bc04efec03879683a0036e66; < 6.12.111; < 6.18.53
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-97448?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: Add validation for node in acpi_ns_build_normalized_path() Add validation for node in acpi_ns_build_normalized_path() to prevent use-after-free vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2026-97448?
CVE-2026-97448 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-97448?
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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Source: NVD / NIST