SB2026091720 - Incomplete cleanup in Linux kernel batman-adv



SB2026091720 - Incomplete cleanup in Linux kernel batman-adv

Published: September 17, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091720
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Incomplete cleanup (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89948)

CWE-ID: CWE-459 - Incomplete cleanup

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause bridge loop avoidance claims to remain after mesh interface deletion.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete cleanup of claims in the batman-adv bridge loop avoidance claim cleanup logic when deleting a mesh interface. A local user can delete a mesh interface to cause bridge loop avoidance claims to remain after mesh interface deletion.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.