SB20260812342 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel core seq

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SB20260812342 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel core seq

Published: August 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260812342
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-2026-68202)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After 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 a use-after-free in the ALSA sequencer queue timer handling in snd_seq_timer_delete() and related queue destruction logic when accessing /dev/snd/seq and re-opening a queue timer during queue teardown. A local user can issue crafted sequencer operations to leave a timer instance live and trigger a dereference of freed queue memory to cause a denial of service.

No queue ownership is required.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References