SB2026091332 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel smack



SB2026091332 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel smack

Published: September 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091332
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80928)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to trigger a use-after-free of struct cred.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in smack_file_send_sigiotask() when accessing the credentials of another task during signal delivery. A local user can trigger the affected credential access during a concurrent credential change to trigger a use-after-free of struct cred.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.