SB20260824215 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel sched

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SB20260824215 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel sched

Published: August 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260824215
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote 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-2026-74621)

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

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown or release in the act_ct traffic control action when processing malformed fragmented IPv4 or IPv6 packets during header sanity checks. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted malformed packet to cause a denial of service.

The issue can leak one sk_buff and its associated data buffer per malformed packet, which may occur on ingress or egress paths that use the connection tracking action.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References