SB2026011433 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel core lag driver 



SB2026011433 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel core lag driver

Published: January 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026011433
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68790)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the __mlx5_lag_dev_add_mdev() function in drivers/net/ethernet/mellanox/mlx5/core/lag/lag.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.