SB20260824152 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel mac802154

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SB20260824152 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel mac802154

Published: August 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260824152
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-2026-74661)

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 mac802154_beacon_worker when processing beacon work after interface teardown. A local user can trigger beacon worker activity and interface teardown to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because the worker continues to use a sub-interface and embedded wpan_dev after the RCU read-side critical section has ended and the request has been freed.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References