CVE-2026-53097 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.90/6.18.32/7.0.9 wifi mt7996_mac_dump_work coredump use after free (WID-SEC-2026-2077)

A vulnerability, which was classified as . Affected by this issue is the function mt7996_mac_dump_work of the component wifi. The manipulation of the argument coredump leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-53097. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.