CVE-2026-68177
tracing: Delay module ref count for "enable_event" trigger
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: Delay module ref count for "enable_event" trigger Triggers are now delayed from freeing, but can still be triggered until after the RCU grace period has ended. The freeing of the enable_event data is put into the private_data_free() callback, but the put of the module refcount is done immediately. It is possible that if a module is removed that has an event that would enable (or disable) it is still active, it can read the data of the module after it is removed causing a use-after-free bug. Move the trace_event_put_ref() that releases the module into the delayed callback so that the module can not be removed until any reference to its events are finished.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 10, 2026, 1:20 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 5:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel.
- Ensure module references are released.
- Apply patches to the tracing subsystem.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-68177.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/159fdc3e01dca5fdbc412fcd8b239895733a270d | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e091351b38818ef620d27f44f4bfd625f13afbff |
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '61d445af0a7c70018111919e47beaaee15653f2f', 'lessThan': '159fdc3e01dca5fdbc412fcd8b239895733a270d', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '61d445af0a7c70018111919e47beaaee15653f2f', 'lessThan': 'e091351b38818ef620d27f44f4bfd625f13afbff', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['kernel/trace/trace_events_trigger.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.19'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.6', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc5', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['kernel/trace/trace_events_trigger.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '61d445af0a7c70018111919e47beaaee15653f2f', 'lessThan': '159fdc3e01dca5fdbc412fcd8b239895733a270d', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '61d445af0a7c70018111919e47beaaee15653f2f', 'lessThan': 'e091351b38818ef620d27f44f4bfd625f13afbff', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['kernel/trace/trace_events_trigger.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.19'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.6', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['kernel/trace/trace_events_trigger.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '61d445af0a7c70018111919e47beaaee15653f2f', 'lessThan': '159fdc3e01dca5fdbc412fcd8b239895733a270d', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '61d445af0a7c70018111919e47beaaee15653f2f', 'lessThan': 'e091351b38818ef620d27f44f4bfd625f13afbff', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['kernel/trace/trace_events_trigger.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.19'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.6', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc5', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['kernel/trace/trace_events_trigger.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: Delay module ref count for "enable_event" trigger Triggers are now delayed from freeing, but can still be triggered until after the RCU grace period has ended. The freeing of the enable_event data is put into the private_data_free() callback, but the put of the module refcount is done immediately. It is possible that if a module is removed that has an event that would enable (or disable) it is still active, it can read the data of the module after it is removed causing a use-after-free bug. Move the trace_event_put_ref() that releases the module into the delayed callback so that the module can not be removed until any reference to its events are finished. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/159fdc3e01dca5fdbc412fcd8b239895733a270d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e091351b38818ef620d27f44f4bfd625f13afbff