SB2026061095 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel io_uring

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SB2026061095 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel io_uring

Published: June 10, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026061095
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-2026-46274)

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 in io_wq_remove_pending() and hash_tail handling in io_uring when cancelling hashed bucket-0 work with a non-hashed predecessor in the work list. A local user can trigger cancellation and subsequent hashed work insertion to execute arbitrary code.

The dangling pointer can persist for the lifetime of the task because the io_wq is per-task and survives ring open and close operations.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References