EIP-2026-102656
PRE-CVELinux Kernel 3.0.5 - 'test_root()' Local Denial of Service
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102656. PoCs published by Jonathan Salwan.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a local denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux Kernel (ext4 filesystem) by triggering an infinite loop via an ioctl call with a malformed group input. It targets kernel versions up to 3.10.
Description
Linux Kernel 3.0.5 - 'test_root()' Local Denial of Service
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Jonathan Salwan · cdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38589
This PoC exploits a local denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux Kernel (ext4 filesystem) by triggering an infinite loop via an ioctl call with a malformed group input. It targets kernel versions up to 3.10.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Linux Kernel <= 3.10
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Local access to the system · Ext4 filesystem device
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026