SB20261022358 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel TTY subsystem saved termios handling in tty_register_device_attr(), drivers/tty/tty_io.c

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SB20261022358 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel TTY subsystem saved termios handling in tty_register_device_attr(), drivers/tty/tty_io.c

Published: October 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261022358
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98750)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to potentially corrupt kernel memory or cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the Linux kernel TTY subsystem when closing a TTY and saving its termios settings races with device re-registration that resets saved termios state. A local user can attempt to trigger these concurrent operations for a reused minor number to access freed memory, potentially corrupting kernel memory or causing a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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