Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfrm: input: hold netns during deferred transport reinjection
Transport-mode reinjection stores a struct net pointer in skb->cb and
uses it later from xfrm_trans_reinject(). That pointer must stay valid
until the deferred callback runs.
Take a netns reference when queueing deferred reinjection work and drop
it after the callback completes. Use maybe_get_net() so the queueing
path does not revive a namespace that is already being torn down.
This keeps the existing workqueue design and fixes the netns lifetime
handling in one place for all users of xfrm_trans_queue_net().
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's xfrm input component. The transport-mode reinjection process, which handles network packet re-injection, stores a network namespace pointer that must remain valid until a deferred callback completes. However, a missing reference count for the network namespace during this deferred operation could lead to a use-after-free vulnerability. This could allow an attacker to potentially cause a system crash or other unpredictable behavior if the network namespace is deallocated prematurely.
Отчет
This vulnerability is rated as Moderate severity for Red Hat Enterprise Linux because exploitation requires local access and precise timing to trigger a race condition during network namespace termination. The flaw stems from improper reference counting during deferred IPsec packet processing, which can allow an authenticated local user to cause a kernel crash or memory corruption. The high execution complexity and reliance on concurrent namespace destruction prevent reliable remote exploitation. Older releases such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 are not affected as the relevant subsystem changes were introduced in later kernel baselines.
Меры по смягчению последствий
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2026:67471 | 15.09.2026 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2026:75560 | 05.10.2026 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Fixed | RHSA-2026:68532 | 17.09.2026 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2026:68531 | 17.09.2026 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2026:77217 | 07.10.2026 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2026:77217 | 07.10.2026 |
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Статус:
EPSS
4.7 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm: input: hold netns during deferred transport reinjection Transport-mode reinjection stores a struct net pointer in skb->cb and uses it later from xfrm_trans_reinject(). That pointer must stay valid until the deferred callback runs. Take a netns reference when queueing deferred reinjection work and drop it after the callback completes. Use maybe_get_net() so the queueing path does not revive a namespace that is already being torn down. This keeps the existing workqueue design and fixes the netns lifetime handling in one place for all users of xfrm_trans_queue_net().
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm: input: hold netns during deferred transport reinjection Transport-mode reinjection stores a struct net pointer in skb->cb and uses it later from xfrm_trans_reinject(). That pointer must stay valid until the deferred callback runs. Take a netns reference when queueing deferred reinjection work and drop it after the callback completes. Use maybe_get_net() so the queueing path does not revive a namespace that is already being torn down. This keeps the existing workqueue design and fixes the netns lifetime handling in one place for all users of xfrm_trans_queue_net().
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: x ...
EPSS
4.7 Medium
CVSS3