CVE-2026-43339
ipv6: prevent possible UaF in addrconf_permanent_addr()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: prevent possible UaF in addrconf_permanent_addr() The mentioned helper try to warn the user about an exceptional condition, but the message is delivered too late, accessing the ipv6 after its possible deletion. Reorder the statement to avoid the possible UaF; while at it, place the warning outside the idev->lock as it needs no protection.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Reorder statements in addrconf_permanent_addr().
- Move warning outside idev->lock.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: prevent possible UaF in addrconf_permanent_addr() The mentioned helper try to warn the user about an exceptional condition, but the message is delivered too late, accessing the ipv6 after its possible deletion. Reorder the statement to avoid the possible UaF; while at it, place the warning outside the idev->lock as it needs no protection. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25357b670afb5b517096da783abaa5cc4bf8359e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d88ed7fa000e19c2dc0fa31b3a849e3f5bca5c1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cd4efb5df72843dfac892d0b3c7a4a8bd926b65 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7bfafa1b0cd582983ebec6bb20f0a435528fe567 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d9f2f4aabd116ca68fbdab5d8fb8dac74c2ea1e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bacc7f31085c9820922f00bc7d79756ffa13123a Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eec49a33611f20336b357b3953df44f1a02049e8 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd63f185979b047fb22a0dfc6bd94d0cab6a6a70