CVE-2026-53089
kernel: bpf: Fix use-after-free in offloaded map/prog info fill
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 24, 2026
Updated · July 24, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) subsystem. When querying information for an offloaded BPF map or program, a race condition can occur during network namespace destruction. This can lead to a use-after-free vulnerability, potentially causing a system crash or denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count