SB2026052985 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel batman-adv
Published: May 29, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026052985
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-2026-46208)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After 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 a use-after-free in tp_meter session handling during mesh teardown when processing tp_meter sessions as a mesh interface is being removed. A local user can trigger tp_meter activity during interface teardown to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03660dab86f93319178a24667f6998526dc4355d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26dfeee8db81354bfdade155f27f9e16510ad196
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d3cf6a7314aca4df0a6dde28ce784a2a30d0166
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79bc0eaeef2c5797317bf2da8e3159a74d62ec47
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8634c1dbd73adb74d40533ebb7e914efb82e71fb