SB2026102428 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel thunderbolt driver

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SB2026102428 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel thunderbolt driver

Published: October 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026102428
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-2026-98896)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to cause a denial of service through a potential kernel crash.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in the Linux kernel Thunderbolt hotplug handling code when queued work executes after its associated domain has been removed. A local privileged user can trigger device-router hotplug events concurrently with driver unloading to cause the hotplug handler to access freed domain memory, potentially crashing the kernel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References