SB20260816246 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel openvswitch

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SB20260816246 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel openvswitch

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816246
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-2026-74465)

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 openvswitch meter handling code when processing crafted netlink requests through the uAPI. A local user can trigger meter attach failure conditions and concurrently access the freed meter to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation is possible with a custom application using the uAPI, while the issue is not triggered in the typical ovs-vswitchd usage pattern described in the advisory.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References