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CVE-2026-98534

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CVE-2026-98534 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipe: fix use-after-free when auditing a newly loaded policy new_policy() audits the policy after ipe_new_policyfs_node() publishes it and drops the new directory's inode lock. A concurrent delete can free the policy while ipe_audit_policy_load() is still using it. Audit the successful load under that lock. [FW: remove model name according to latest guideline].

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipe: fix use-after-free when auditing a newly loaded policy new_policy() audits the policy after ipe_new_policyfs_node() publishes it and drops the new directory's inode lock. A concurrent delete can free the policy while ipe_audit_policy_load() is still using it. Audit the successful load under that lock. [FW: remove model name according to latest guideline]

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= f44554b5067b36c14cc91ed811fa1bd58baed34a, < b72d6c72b4bfbc021e8e127fa13e0f27d09be737; >= f44554b5067b36c14cc91ed811fa1bd58baed34a, < 48f7d0233c3cc8d986d1177d0e5dd4af435e7265; >= f44554b5067b36c14cc91ed811fa1bd58baed34a, < e9015d32752fa228ef2f0e07fd93fc53a4a4c723; >= f44554b5067b36c14cc91ed811fa1bd58baed34a, < 9814077275eca36ebf8d510d2f076d235ff9f51a
LinuxLinux6.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-98534?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipe: fix use-after-free when auditing a newly loaded policy new_policy() audits the policy after ipe_new_policyfs_node() publishes it and drops the new directory's inode lock. A concurrent delete can free the policy while ipe_audit_policy_load() is still using it. Audit the successful load under that lock. [FW: remove model name according to latest guideline]
How severe is CVE-2026-98534?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-98534 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-98534?
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