CVE-2026-49427
posixshm: largepage shared memory objects not explicitly wired
Description
Pages belonging to largepage shared memory objects were not explicitly wired. When sendfile(2) transmitted such an object with the SF_NOCACHE flag, it freed the underlying pages after transmission even though existing mappings still referred to them. An unprivileged local user can abuse the bug to access freed kernel memory. This can be exploited to escalate privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-49427
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches from the vendor.
- Verify kernel memory integrity after patching.
- Restrict access for unprivileged local users.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-49427.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:44.posixshm.asc |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-49427 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-49427
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-49427 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'FreeBSD', 'modules': ['posixshm'], 'product': 'FreeBSD', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.1-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p1', 'versionType': 'release'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.0-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p11', 'versionType': 'release'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '14.4-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p7', 'versionType': 'release'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '14.3-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p16', 'versionType': 'release'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description Pages belonging to largepage shared memory objects were not explicitly wired. When sendfile(2) transmitted such an object with the SF_NOCACHE flag, it freed the underlying pages after transmission even though existing mappings still referred to them. An unprivileged local user can abuse the bug to access freed kernel memory. This can be exploited to escalate privileges. Added CWE CWE-826 Added Reference https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:44.posixshm.asc