SB2026073032 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Linux kernel events

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SB2026073032 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Linux kernel events

Published: July 30, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026073032
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) Improper control of a resource through its lifetime (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64556)

CWE-ID: CWE-664 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

CVSSv4: 8.5 [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]


The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt kernel memory.

The vulnerability exists due to improper state management in perf_event_remove_on_exec() and event group handling in the perf subsystem when removing events marked remove_on_exec. A local user can trigger event removal for a group leader with surviving siblings to corrupt kernel memory.

The issue occurs when a removed event is a group leader and sibling events without remove_on_exec remain active in a stale group state.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References