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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
Affected Products

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Solution
Reorder statements to avoid use-after-free and move warning outside lock.
  • Reorder statements in addrconf_permanent_addr().
  • Move warning outside idev->lock.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • 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
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