CVE-2026-53248: net: airoha: Fix use-after-free in metadata dst teardown

Published Jun 25, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net: airoha: Fix use-after-free in metadata dst teardown

airohametadatadstfree() runs metadatadstfree() which frees the metadatadst with kfree() immediately, bypassing the RCU grace period. In the RX path, skbdstsetnoref() sets a non-refcounted pointer from the skb to the metadatadst. This function requires RCU read-side protection and the dst must remain valid until all RCU readers complete. Since metadatadstfree() calls kfree() directly, an use-after-free can occur if any skb still holds a noref pointer to the dst when the driver tears it down. Replace metadatadstfree() with dstrelease() which properly goes through the refcount path: when the refcount drops to zero, it schedules the actual free via callrcuhurry(), ensuring all RCU readers have completed before the memory is freed.

Affected Software

9 affected components
The Linux Foundation Linux kernel (net: airoha)
Linux Linux kernel>=6.15<6.18.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc6

Event History

Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-53248?

CVE-2026-53248 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 8.8.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53248?

CVE-2026-53248 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

3

How does CVE-2026-53248 affect system security?

CVE-2026-53248 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to improper memory management.

4

How can I fix CVE-2026-53248?

To fix CVE-2026-53248, update the Linux kernel to the patched version that addresses the use-after-free issue.

5

What software is impacted by CVE-2026-53248?

CVE-2026-53248 affects the Linux kernel specifically in the airoha network subsystem.

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