SB20260720333 - Double free in Linux kernel xfrm



SB20260720333 - Double free in Linux kernel xfrm

Published: July 20, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260720333
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) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-63911)

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to double free in the iptfs state cloning logic in net/xfrm/xfrm_iptfs.c when destroying a cloned security association after a failed state migration. A local user can trigger state migration failure and queued packet handling to cause a denial of service.

The issue can involve shared cloned runtime objects, including queue, timer, lock, and reassembly or reorder state copied from the original security association.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.