SB2026052962 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sctp

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SB2026052962 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sctp

Published: May 29, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026052962
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-46227)

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:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free and type confusion in sctp_sendmsg() SCTP_SENDALL path when iterating associations after sctp_sendmsg_to_asoc() drops and reacquires the socket lock. A local user can trigger concurrent association migration or freeing to execute arbitrary code.

The issue is reachable with no effective capabilities, and the type-confusion path can lead to a controlled indirect call via the outqueue.sched->init_sid pointer.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References