ZDI-26-700: Linux Kernel QFQ Plus Scheduler Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.

• The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-22999.