SB20251226144 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel linux mlx5
Published: December 26, 2025 Updated: December 31, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251226144
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-50726)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the include/linux/mlx5/driver.h. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0aa3ee1e4e5c9ed5dda11249450d609c3072c54e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69dd3ad406c49aa69ce4852c15231ac56af8caf9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab3de780c176bb91995c6166a576b370d9726e17
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bacd22df95147ed673bec4692ab2d4d585935241
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbcc06933f35651294ea1e963757502312c2171f
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.10.153