SB20260928241 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel microsoft mana driver



SB20260928241 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel microsoft mana driver

Published: September 28, 2026 Updated: September 30, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260928241
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-2026-97955)

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 condition.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the MANA XDP program handling code when attaching an XDP program while per-queue RX buffer pre-allocation fails. A local user can attach an XDP program to a network device to trigger a dangling BPF program pointer.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.