EIP-2026-102646

PRE-CVE

Linux Kernel 2.0/2.0.33 - i_count Overflow (PoC)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102646. PoCs published by Aleph One.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an inode structure overflow in the Linux kernel by repeatedly mapping a file into memory, potentially leading to local privilege escalation or denial of service. The code targets the i_count member in the inode structure, which is an unsigned short integer.

Description

Linux Kernel 2.0/2.0.33 - i_count Overflow (PoC)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Aleph One · cdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19308

This exploit demonstrates an inode structure overflow in the Linux kernel by repeatedly mapping a file into memory, potentially leading to local privilege escalation or denial of service. The code targets the i_count member in the inode structure, which is an unsigned short integer.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Linux kernel (versions affected by inode i_count overflow)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Vulnerable Linux kernel version
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026