CVE-2026-98979

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The kernel improperly allows automount operations beneath internal mount points that are not associated with a mount namespace. A local user can exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected mount path, causing an invalid pointer dereference. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system or block subsequent mount operations, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

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