SB20260816212 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel usb 6fire



SB20260816212 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel usb 6fire

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816212
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-2026-74505)

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 use-after-free in the usb6fire_chip_probe function in the ALSA 6fire driver when handling a device probe error path. A local user can trigger the probe sequence with a crafted or malfunctioning USB device to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs during early error handling in the probe phase after a pending URB is not properly aborted before resources are freed.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.