CVE-2026-68397: net/iucv: take a reference on the socket found in afiucv_hs_rcv()

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

net/iucv: take a reference on the socket found in afiucvhsrcv()

afiucvhsrcv() looks up the destination socket under iucvsklist.lock, drops the lock, and then passes the socket to the afiucvhscallback() handlers without holding a reference. AFIUCV sockets are not RCU-protected and are freed synchronously by iucvsockkill() -> sockput(), so a concurrent close can free the socket in the window between readunlock() and the handler, which then dereferences freed memory (for example sk->skdataready() in afiucvhscallbacksyn()).

Take a reference with sockhold() while the socket is still on the list and release it with sockput() once the handler has run.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68397?

CVE-2026-68397 has a risk score of 46, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68397?

To fix CVE-2026-68397, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68397?

CVE-2026-68397 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the IUCV protocol.

4

What is the main issue with CVE-2026-68397?

The main issue with CVE-2026-68397 is that it improperly handles socket references in the afiucv_hs_rcv() function.

5

Is CVE-2026-68397 exploitable?

CVE-2026-68397 may be exploitable under certain conditions, depending on the use of IUCV sockets in the affected systems.

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