CVE-2026-45989

medium Red Hat
Published: May 27, 2026 (44 days ago)
Last Modified: May 27, 2026
Vendor: Red Hat
Source: REDHAT

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the `testdrv_probe()` function. This vulnerability, known as a use-after-free, occurs because the system prematurely releases a memory reference and then attempts to access that freed memory. This can be triggered by a local user, potentially leading to system instability, crashes, or in certain situations, allowing an attacker to execute unauthorized code.

CWE

CWE-911

Affected Products

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

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