CVE-2026-58087
Heap out-of-bounds access in semctl(2)
Description
The GETALL and SETALL commands in semctl(2) recorded the number of semaphores in the target set, dropped the lock protecting the set, allocated a buffer sized for that count, and reacquired the lock. A sequence-number check was used to verify that the set had not been replaced in the interim, but the sequence number wraps after 0x8000 create/destroy cycles. By rapidly destroying and recreating semaphore sets at the same index, another process can cause the sequence number to wrap, allowing a set with a different number of semaphores to pass validation. The subsequent copy then reads or writes past the end of the allocated buffer. An unprivileged local user can trigger out-of-bounds reads and writes on kernel heap memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-58087
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the kernel to the latest version.
- Reboot the system after updates.
- Verify semaphore set handling is fixed.
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-2026-58087.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:54.sysvsem.asc |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-58087 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-58087
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'FreeBSD', 'modules': ['sysvsem'], 'product': 'FreeBSD', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.1-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p2', 'versionType': 'release'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.0-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p12', 'versionType': 'release'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '14.4-RELEASE', 'lessThan': 'p8', 'versionType': 'release'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description The GETALL and SETALL commands in semctl(2) recorded the number of semaphores in the target set, dropped the lock protecting the set, allocated a buffer sized for that count, and reacquired the lock. A sequence-number check was used to verify that the set had not been replaced in the interim, but the sequence number wraps after 0x8000 create/destroy cycles. By rapidly destroying and recreating semaphore sets at the same index, another process can cause the sequence number to wrap, allowing a set with a different number of semaphores to pass validation. The subsequent copy then reads or writes past the end of the allocated buffer. An unprivileged local user can trigger out-of-bounds reads and writes on kernel heap memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. Added CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-191 Added Reference https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:54.sysvsem.asc