In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: prevent possible UaF in addrconf_permanent_addr() The mentioned helper try to warn the user about an exceptional condition, but the message is delivered too late, accessing the ipv6 after its possible deletion. Reorder the statement to avoid the possible UaF; while at it, place the warning outside the idev->lock as it needs no protection.
History

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: prevent possible UaF in addrconf_permanent_addr() The mentioned helper try to warn the user about an exceptional condition, but the message is delivered too late, accessing the ipv6 after its possible deletion. Reorder the statement to avoid the possible UaF; while at it, place the warning outside the idev->lock as it needs no protection.
Title ipv6: prevent possible UaF in addrconf_permanent_addr()
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published: 2026-05-08T13:31:24.315Z

Updated: 2026-05-08T13:31:24.315Z

Reserved: 2026-05-01T14:12:56.003Z

Link: CVE-2026-43339

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-05-08T14:16:43.777

Modified: 2026-05-08T14:16:43.777

Link: CVE-2026-43339

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