SB2026020282 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel 



SB2026020282 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel

Published: February 2, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026020282
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21863)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the io_init_req() function in io_uring/io_uring.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40248)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the vsock_connect() function in net/vmw_vsock/af_vsock.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


3) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68301)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the aq_ring_rx_clean() function in drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/aq_ring.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.