SB2026021874 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel erofs



SB2026021874 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel erofs

Published: February 18, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021874
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-2026-23224)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the erofs_fileio_ki_complete(), erofs_fileio_rq_submit() and erofs_fileio_rq_alloc() functions in fs/erofs/fileio.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.