SB20260626107 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ipv6

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SB20260626107 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: June 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260626107
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53228)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the ipip6_tunnel_xmit() function in the SIT IPv6 tunneling implementation when handling GSO packets after offload processing. A local user can trigger transmission of a crafted packet to disclose sensitive information.

The issue occurs because a cached inner IPv6 header pointer may become stale if the skb head is moved during offload handling, and the stale pointer may later be used to read header fields.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References