SB20261103134 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel tipc



SB20261103134 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel tipc

Published: November 3, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261103134
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-2026-99246)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to potentially cause a denial of service in the Linux kernel.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the TIPC node reset tracing code when dumping link entries without holding the node lock during concurrent bearer teardown. A local user can trigger concurrent link reset and bearer teardown operations to cause tipc_link_dump() to dereference a freed link, potentially crashing the kernel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.