SB2026040635 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel nfsd

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SB2026040635 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel nfsd

Published: April 6, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026040635
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31403)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the /proc/fs/nfs/exports proc entry handling when reading from a still-open file descriptor after the associated network namespace is torn down. A local user can keep the file descriptor open across namespace teardown and perform subsequent reads to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because the open file captures the current network namespace and stores its export cache without holding a reference to the namespace for the lifetime of the file descriptor.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References