SB2026062695 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel xfrm

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SB2026062695 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel xfrm

Published: June 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026062695
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53239)

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 xfrm_policy_bysel_ctx() and inexact bin handling in the xfrm policy subsystem when processing concurrent policy deletion and hash rebuild operations. A local user can trigger a race condition to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because an inexact bin may be freed during a window after the policy lock is released and before pruning is performed.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References