CVE-2026-45989
mediumVulnerability Report
Generated by CyberWatcher
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-911Affected Products
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9