SB2026052203 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel video

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SB2026052203 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel video

Published: May 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026052203
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43497)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to read and write freed kernel memory.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the udlfb framebuffer mmap handling when replacing the framebuffer while a userspace mapping remains active and the device is later disconnected. A local user can trigger framebuffer reallocation through FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO and then access stale mapped pages to read and write freed kernel memory.

Exploitation requires an existing userspace mmap of the framebuffer, and the stale mapping remains usable after USB disconnect.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References