SB20260507246 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel netfilter



SB20260507246 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel netfilter

Published: May 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260507246
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43116)

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 netfilter ctnetlink expectation handling when processing expectation add, delete, get, or event operations. A local user can trigger access to an invalid master conntrack object to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.