CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-58825

HighCVSS 8.4
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In multiple functions of fork.c, there is a possible use after free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker could exploit this to escalate privileges or cause a system crash.

Recommendation

Update the system to the latest vendor-patched version. Restrict local access to trusted users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In multiple functions of fork.c, there is a possible use after free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS