CVE-2026-68152
kernel: amt: fix use-after-free in AMT delayed works
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 10, 2026
Updated · September 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's AMT (Accelerated Mobile Page) device driver. A use-after-free vulnerability can occur due to a race condition during device removal. This allows delayed work items to access a freed memory structure, potentially leading to kernel crashes or memory corruption. An attacker could exploit this to impact system stability or integrity.
Statement
This issue affects Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) devices. Pending delayed works can access freed amt_dev after device removal. Systems without AMT hardware are not affected.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-364 · Signal Handler Race Condition