Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix incorrect free in candidate cleanup in afs_lookup_server() Fix afs_lookup_server() to not free an existing server's endpoint state when cleaning up a candidate server. The candidate record doesn't have an endpoint state yet at this point, so the free for that can just be removed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/044d596094af4b769fb8e1173dff0d08bd68db6c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/349e713039a1fd6659c27e7a66238bfa49ce37e9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/981d72663dee2fa6efaf202293e68d2b10a0d1d4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5bc0fa9959dc8f7eb1afab7c039594a16a1a65c
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-97584?
CVE-2026-97584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix incorrect free in candidate cleanup in afs_lookup_server() Fix afs_lookup_server() to not free an existing server's endpo...
How severe is CVE-2026-97584?
CVE-2026-97584 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-97584?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.