SB20260502147 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel net wireless driver

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SB20260502147 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel net wireless driver

Published: May 2, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260502147
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-2026-31695)

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 use-after-free in the virt_wifi net device handling when performing ethtool operations on a virt_wifi device that is being unregistered. A local user can send a specially crafted netlink message to trigger the use-after-free and cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because the device parent reference may point to freed memory during unregister processing.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References