#VU115967 Use-after-free in Ubuntu and linux-image-generic-6.8 (Ubuntu package)

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU115967

#VU115967 Use-after-free in Ubuntu and linux-image-generic-6.8 (Ubuntu package)

Published: September 19, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU115967
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Ubuntu
linux-image-generic-6.8 (Ubuntu package)
Software vendor:
Canonical Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the AF_UNIX socket garbage collection implementation on Ubuntu Noble's 6.8 kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and crash the OS kernel or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. 


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links