SB20260507252 - Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release in Linux kernel cachefiles



SB20260507252 - Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release in Linux kernel cachefiles

Published: May 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260507252
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) Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43106)

CWE-ID: CWE-672 - Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release

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 incorrect reference count handling in cachefiles_cull() when culling cache objects. A local user can trigger the vulnerable code path to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.