SB20260528105 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel meta fbnic driver
Published: May 28, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260528105
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45977)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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 the fw_log handling code when processing mailbox interrupts during device teardown. A local user can trigger concurrent teardown and fw_log access to cause a denial of service.
The issue arises from a race condition between the mailbox interrupt handler and the device removal path.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.