SB2026021651 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ceph



SB2026021651 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ceph

Published: February 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021651
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-2026-23201)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the parse_longname() function in fs/ceph/crypto.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.