SB20260912306 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sctp
Published: September 12, 2026 Updated: October 1, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260912306
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89478)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a remote user to access freed memory.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the SCTP input queue when processing a DATA chunk after an authenticated ASCONF DEL-IP removes its transport. A remote user can cause a delayed SACK to read the freed transport's state to access freed memory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.