CVE-2026-68140: net/iucv: fix use-after-free of a severed iucv_path

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

net/iucv: fix use-after-free of a severed iucvpath

afiucv queues not-yet-received message notifications on iucv->messageq, each holding a raw pointer to the connection's iucvpath. When the peer severs the connection, iucvseverpath() frees that path with iucvpathfree() but leaves the notifications queued. A later recvmsg() drains messageq via iucvprocessmessageq() and hands the stale path to messagereceive() -- a use-after-free of the freed iucvpath.

Drop the queued notifications when the path is severed; once the path is gone they can no longer be received. This also frees the notifications leaked when a socket is closed with messages still queued.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68140?

CVE-2026-68140 has a risk rating of 34, indicating a moderate level of severity.

2

What type of vulnerability is associated with CVE-2026-68140?

CVE-2026-68140 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability.

3

How does CVE-2026-68140 impact the Linux kernel?

CVE-2026-68140 allows for a use-after-free situation when a severed iucv_path leads to potential memory corruption.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-68140?

Fixing CVE-2026-68140 involves updating the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

5

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68140?

CVE-2026-68140 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel with the net/iucv component.

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