SB20260905161 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ipv6

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SB20260905161 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ipv6

Published: September 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260905161
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-2026-80792)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive kernel data, pollute the neighbour table with arbitrary values, misdirect traffic, or cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in ip6_finish_output2() when lwtunnel_xmit() returns LWTUNNEL_XMIT_CONTINUE after reallocating the skb head. A local user can trigger IPv6 packet output through an affected lwtunnel transmission path to disclose sensitive kernel data, pollute the neighbour table with arbitrary values, misdirect traffic, or cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References