CVE-2026-93810
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cachefiles: Fix double fput() in error handling

Publication date: 2026-09-24

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cachefiles: Fix double fput Fix a double fput() in error handling in cachefiles_create_tmpfile().

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Published
2026-09-24
Last Modified
2026-09-24
Generated
2026-09-24
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2026-09-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-93810
EUVD
EUVD-2026-86197

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linux_kernel linux_kernel *

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves a double fput() call in error handling within the cachefiles_create_tmpfile() function. A double fput() means a file reference is released twice, which can lead to memory corruption or system instability.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could cause system crashes, data corruption, or privilege escalation if exploited. Users running affected Linux kernel versions may experience unexpected behavior or security breaches.

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