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CVE-2026-52912Linux Linux Kernel Use After Free

NVDCVSS scored by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Vulnerability Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nf_queue: hold bridge skb->dev while queued

br_pass_frame_up() rewrites skb->dev from the ingress port to the bridge
master before queueing bridge LOCAL_IN packets. NFQUEUE only holds
references on state.in/out and bridge physdevs, so a queued bridge
packet can retain a freed bridge master in skb->dev until reinjection.

When the verdict is reinjected later, br_netif_receive_skb() re-enters
the receive path with skb->dev still pointing at the freed bridge master,
triggering a use-after-free.

Store skb->dev in the queue entry, hold a reference on it for the queue
lifetime, and use the saved device when dropping queued packets during
NETDEV_DOWN handling.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.8)
Published Date
Jun 24, 2026
Last Modified
Nov 10, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.16%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed, which can cause a crash or execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 7.8 (HIGH)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 4.7 and < 5.10.259
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 5.11 and < 5.15.209
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 5.16 and < 6.1.175
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 6.2 and < 6.6.142
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 6.7 and < 6.12.92
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 6.13 and < 6.18.34
  • Linux Linux Kernel >= 6.19 and < 7.0.11
  • Linux Linux Kernel
Patched Versions
  • Linux Linux Kernel 5.10.259
  • Linux Linux Kernel 5.15.209
  • Linux Linux Kernel 6.1.175
  • Linux Linux Kernel 6.6.142
  • Linux Linux Kernel 6.12.92
  • Linux Linux Kernel 6.18.34
  • Linux Linux Kernel 7.0.11

What to do

Plan remediation soon. No exploitation is confirmed yet, but the severity is high.

  1. Check whether you run Linux Linux Kernel and which version.
  2. Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.

Timeline

  • Jun 24, 2026Published
  • Nov 10, 2026Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 15, 2026 15:34 UTC