CVE-2026-64560
kernel: posix-cpu-timers: Prevent UAF caused by non-leader exec() race
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 29, 2026
Updated · September 9, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's CPU timer functionality. A race condition, which is a timing issue between different operations, can occur when a process attempts to delete a timer while another operation is still trying to access it. This can lead to a Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability, where the system tries to use memory that has already been released. Such a vulnerability could potentially be exploited by a local attacker to cause system instability or lead to a 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-364 · Signal Handler Race Condition