SB20261007115 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel openvswitch

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SB20261007115 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel openvswitch

Published: October 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261007115
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98251)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause access to freed kernel memory.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in ovs_ct_get_conn_labels() when adding a labels extension to a confirmed conntrack entry while another CPU accesses its extension block. A local user can trigger label extension allocation during concurrent access to cause access to freed kernel memory.

Exploitation requires a confirmed conntrack entry that does not already have a labels extension.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References