CVE-2026-23432
mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path In the error path of mshv_map_user_memory(), calling vfree() directly on the region leaves the MMU notifier registered. When userspace later unmaps the memory, the notifier fires and accesses the freed region, causing a use-after-free and potential kernel panic. Replace vfree() with mshv_partition_put() to properly unregister the MMU notifier before freeing the region.
INFO
Published Date :
April 3, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 3, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Replace vfree() with mshv_partition_put() in error path.
- Ensure MMU notifier is unregistered before memory free.
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| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34861bdc0c0196b6c2dd48f7454029407704ff6e | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6922db250422a0dfee34de322f86b7a73d713d33 |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Apr. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path In the error path of mshv_map_user_memory(), calling vfree() directly on the region leaves the MMU notifier registered. When userspace later unmaps the memory, the notifier fires and accesses the freed region, causing a use-after-free and potential kernel panic. Replace vfree() with mshv_partition_put() to properly unregister the MMU notifier before freeing the region. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34861bdc0c0196b6c2dd48f7454029407704ff6e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6922db250422a0dfee34de322f86b7a73d713d33