Linux Kernel TCP Stack Remote Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Original title: CVE-2026-98432: A Remote Use-After-Free in the Linux Kernel's TCP Stack
Akamai reports on CVE-2026-98432, a remote use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel TCP stack.
Akamai Security Intelligence Group published a blog on CVE-2026-98432 detailing a remote use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's TCP stack. The post covers attack prerequisites and the vulnerability.
- Remote use-after-free in Linux kernel TCP stack
- CVE-2026-98432
- Akamai SIG analysis
- Attack prerequisites described
Impact: Remote use-after-free in TCP stack
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-98432 | Use-after-free in Linux kernel IPv4 TCP options | 9.8 | <1% | PoC ×25 |
From the original article
11 min read at akamai.comLearn about CVE-2026-98432, a critical remote use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel TCP stack, its root exploit risks, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
Akamai BlogBy Akamai Security Intelligence Group · akamai.com
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