SB2026020493 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel usb
Published: February 4, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026020493
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23089)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the parse_audio_unit() function in sound/usb/mixer.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.