SB2026040686 - Double free in Linux kernel sched
Published: April 6, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026040686
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23449)
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to a double free in teql_master_xmit in the TEQL qdisc handling code when resetting a TEQL device with a lockless qdisc as root while racing with the datapath. A local user can trigger concurrent qdisc operations to cause a denial of service.
The issue can lead to kernel crashes. Exploitation requires local access to interact with the affected traffic control functionality.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21c89a0a8de7eadad8d385645a95b3233f23130e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a233447b941db451ea5f5a0942cffd0f7f7eaae
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e8ebc4c18ea8213d28e6cb867d18fcc67daca21
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66360460cab63c248ca5b1070a01c0c29133b960
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/afbc79a7770b230a9f24bd39271209d6b3682c5f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9c66d3e7d8557b3308e55c613aa07254fe97611