SB2026081602 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sctp
Published: August 16, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026081602
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72383)
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 attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in sctp_free_addr_wq() and sctp_addr_wq_timeout_handler() when handling addr_wq_timer teardown. A local attacker can trigger a race condition to cause a denial of service.
The issue arises because a timer handler may continue running after the associated wait queue has been freed.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.