CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-23432

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.12%

2th percentile - higher than 2% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel's mshv driver, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in the error path of mshv_map_user_memory(). Calling vfree() directly leaves the MMU notifier registered, which accesses freed memory after userspace unmaps it.

Risk Assessment

After a failed user memory mapping, the MMU notifier can access freed memory, leading to use-after-free and potential kernel panic.

Recommendation

Apply the Linux kernel patch that replaces vfree() with mshv_partition_put() to properly unregister the MMU notifier before freeing memory.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path In the error path of mshv_map_user_memory(), calling vfree() directly on the region leaves the MMU notifier registered. When userspace later unmaps the memory, the notifier fires and accesses the freed region, causing a use-after-free and potential kernel panic. Replace vfree() with mshv_partition_put() to properly unregister the MMU notifier before freeing the region.

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