CVE-2026-97905 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2 cpufreq cpufreq_policy_alloc cpus uninitialized pointer (WID-SEC-2026-3579)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2. This issue affects the function cpufreq_policy_alloc of the component cpufreq. The manipulation of the argument cpus leads to uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-97905. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.