CVE-2026-64113: ixgbevf: fix use-after-free in VEPA multicast source pruning

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

ixgbevf: fix use-after-free in VEPA multicast source pruning

ixgbevfcleanrxirq() prunes frames whose source MAC matches the VF's own address (VEPA multicast workaround) by freeing the skb and continuing to the next descriptor:

devkfreeskbirq(skb); continue;

The skb pointer is declared outside the while loop and persists across iterations. Because the continue skips the "skb = NULL" reset at the bottom of the loop, the next iteration enters the "else if (skb)" path and calls ixgbevfaddrxfrag() on the freed skb, dereferencing skbshinfo(skb)->nrfrags - a use-after-free in NAPI softirq context.

The sibling driver iavf already handles this correctly by nulling the pointer before continuing. Apply the same pattern here.

I do not have ixgbevf hardware; the bug was found by static analysis (scandropcontinueloops.py + semgrep dropcontinueinloop, multi-tool corroboration with the highest score in the scan). The UAF was confirmed under KASAN by loading a test module that reproduces the exact code pattern (alloc skb, kfreeskb, then read skbshinfo(skb)->nrfrags):

BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in ixgbevfuaftestinit+0x100/0x1000 Read of size 8 at addr 000000006163ae78 by task insmod/30 freed 208-byte region [000000006163adc0, 000000006163ae90)

QEMU emulates igb (82576) but not ixgbe (82599), and the igbvf VF driver does not include the VEPA source pruning path, so a full end-to-end reproduction with emulated hardware was not possible.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.19<5.10.258
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.175
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.142
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.92
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.34
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64113?

CVE-2026-64113 has a critical severity rating of 9.8 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64113?

To fix CVE-2026-64113, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-64113?

CVE-2026-64113 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-64113 have on systems?

CVE-2026-64113 can lead to potential denial of service or unauthorized data exposure due to incorrect memory handling.

5

In which software is CVE-2026-64113 found?

CVE-2026-64113 is found in the Linux Kernel module ixgbevf.

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