SB2026021885 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel target iscsi driver
Published: February 18, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026021885
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-2026-23216)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the iscsit_dec_conn_usage_count() function in drivers/target/iscsi/iscsi_target_util.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/275016a551ba1a068a3bd6171b18611726b67110
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3835e49e146a4e6e7787b29465f1a23379b6ec44
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48fe983e92de2c59d143fe38362ad17ba23ec7f3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73b487d44bf4f92942629d578381f89c326ff77f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8518f072fc92921418cd9ed4268dd4f3e9a8fd75
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9411a89e9e7135cc459178fa77a3f1d6191ae903
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba684191437380a07b27666eb4e72748be1ea201