CVE-2026-98774
Published Oct 18, 2026
Modified Oct 19, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rust_binder: cancel deferred work items in thread exit If there are deferred work items on the thread todo list, then they are not cleaned up in the Thread::release() method. Thus, update the code to clean up the work items even if they are deferred. This can happen if the thread dies while it has an active outgoing transaction.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0017
Probability of exploitation
0.06%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-98774? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
rust_binder: cancel deferred work items in thread exit
If there are deferred work items on the thread todo list, then they are
not cleaned up in the Thread::release() method. Thus, update the code to
clean up the work items even if they are deferred.
This can happen if the thread dies while it has an active outgoing
transaction.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-98774? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
