CVE-2026-6424 Details
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in ESET Linux products potentially allowed an attacker to trigger kernel panic on the system
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in ESET security products for Linux, including ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Linux and ESET Server Security for Linux. This vulnerability potentially allows an attacker to trigger a kernel panic, causing a denial-of-service condition on the system. The issue arises when an attacker exploits specific timing to access memory pages that are no longer in use, leading to a system crash.
ESET has released fixed versions of the affected products. Users are advised to upgrade to these versions. The fixed builds are available for download from the ESET website or via the ESET Repository. Specific version upgrade details can be found in the ESET Customer Advisory.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jul 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.eset.com/en/ca8972-eset-customer-advisory-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-eset-security-products-for-linux-fixed | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ESET Endpoint Antivirus | <= 13.1.3.0 <= 13.0.3.0 <= 12.2.8.0 <= 12.1.1.0 <= 12.0.13.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| ESET Server Security | <= 13.1.116.0 <= 13.0.34.0 <= 12.2.72.0 <= 12.1.406.0 <= 12.0.287.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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