SB2026082844 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel core

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SB2026082844 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel core

Published: August 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026082844
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-2026-80716)

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 a use-after-free in snd_pcm_drain() and snd_pcm_unlink() in the ALSA PCM subsystem when unlinking a drained or draining linked stream while a drain wait is pending. A local user can trigger stream unlinking to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs when group membership changes during the wait and the wait ends by signal or timeout, leaving an on-stack wait entry queued on a sleep list.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References