SB2026021620 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 73 for SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP5)
Published: February 16, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026021620
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-2025-40186)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tcp_conn_request() function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.