SB20260528220 - Double free in Linux kernel sw rxe driver



SB20260528220 - Double free in Linux kernel sw rxe driver

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528220
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) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45852)

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double 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 double free in rxe_srq_from_init in the RDMA rxe subsystem when handling a failed copy_to_user operation during SRQ creation. A local user can trigger an error path to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.