SB2026081532 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel afs

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SB2026081532 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel afs

Published: August 15, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026081532
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) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-74427)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

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 improper shutdown handling in the afs network namespace preallocation work logic when tearing down an afs network namespace. A local user can trigger network namespace teardown to cause a denial of service.

The issue involves cancellation and requeue behavior of the preallocated rxrpc call, connection, and peer charger while incoming calls are being disabled.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References