SB20260815129 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sw siw driver



SB20260815129 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sw siw driver

Published: August 15, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260815129
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote 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-2026-74345)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the RDMA/siw connection management endpoint handling code when processing a malformed MPA request during connection establishment. A remote attacker can send a malformed MPA request to cause a denial of service.

The issue is triggered when the new endpoint is closed during connection establishment.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.