bridge: mcast: Fix a possible use-after-free when removing a bridge port
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 12 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bridge: mcast: Fix a possible use-after-free when removing a bridge port When per-VLAN multicast snooping is enabled, the bridge iterates over all the bridge ports, disables the per-port multicast context on each port and enables the per-{port, VLAN} multicast contexts instead. The reverse happens when per-VLAN multicast snooping is disabled. When global multicast snooping is enabled, the bridge iterates over all the bridge ports and enables the per-port multicast context on each port. The reverse happens when multicast snooping is disabled. The above scheme can result in a situation where both types of contexts (per-port and per-{port, VLAN}) are enabled on a single bridge port: # ip link add name br1 up type bridge mcast_snooping 1 mcast_querier 1 vlan_filtering 1 # ip link add name dummy1 up master br1 type dummy # ip link set dev br1 type bridge mcast_vlan_snooping 1 # ip link set dev br1 type bridge mcast_snooping 0 # ip link set dev br1 type bridge mcast_snooping 1 This is not intended and it is a problem since the commit cited below. Prior to this commit, when removing a bridge port, br_multicast_disable_port() would disable the per-port multicast context and the per-{port, VLAN} multicast contexts would get disabled when flushing VLANs. After this commit, br_multicast_disable_port() only disables the per-port multicast context if per-VLAN multicast snooping is disabled. If both types of contexts were enabled on the port when it was removed, the per-port multicast context would remain enabled when freeing the bridge port, leading to a use-after-free [1]. Fix by preventing the bridge from enabling / disabling the per-port multicast contexts when toggling global multicast snooping if per-VLAN multicast snooping is enabled. [1] ODEBUG: free active (active state 0) object: ffff88810f8bda78 object type: timer_list hint: br_ip6_multicast_port_query_expired (net/bridge/br_multicast.c:1927) WARNING: lib/debugobjects.c:629 at debug_print_object+0x1b1/0x3e0, CPU#5: swapper/5/0 [...] Call Trace: <IRQ> __debug_check_no_obj_freed (lib/debugobjects.c:1116) kfree (mm/slub.c:2620 mm/slub.c:6250 mm/slub.c:6565) kobject_cleanup (lib/kobject.c:689) rcu_do_batch (kernel/rcu/tree.c:2617) rcu_core (kernel/rcu/tree.c:2869) handle_softirqs (kernel/softirq.c:622) __irq_exit_rcu (kernel/softirq.c:656 kernel/softirq.c:496 kernel/softirq.c:735) irq_exit_rcu (kernel/softirq.c:752) sysvec_apic_timer_interrupt (arch/x86/kernel/apic/apic.c:1061 (discriminator 47) arch/x86/kernel/apic/apic.c:1061 (discriminator 47)) </IRQ>
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.15.186 to before 5.15.209; 6.1.142 to before 6.1.175; 6.6.95 to before 6.6.142; 6.12.35 to before 6.12.92; 6.15.4 to before 6.16 | 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, 6.12.92, 6.16 | Patch available | CNA |
| Linux | Linux | 6.16 and later | 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, 6.12.92, 6.18.34, 7.0.11, 7.1 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.15.186 to before 5.15.209; 6.1.142 to before 6.1.175; 6.6.95 to before 6.6.142; 6.12.35 to before 6.12.92; 6.15.4 to before 6.16 Fixed in 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, 6.12.92, 6.16 Patch available CNA
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 6.16 and later Fixed in 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, 6.12.92, 6.18.34, 7.0.11, 7.1 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.15.186 to before 5.15.209; 6.1.142 to before 6.1.175; 6.6.95 to before 6.6.142; 6.12.35 to before 6.12.92; 6.15.4 to before 6.18.34; 6.19 to before 7.0.11 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.15.186 to before 5.15.209; 6.1.142 to before 6.1.175; 6.6.95 to before 6.6.142; 6.12.35 to before 6.12.92; 6.15.4 to before 6.18.34; 6.19 to before 7.0.11 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, 6.12.92, 6.16
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, 6.12.92, 6.18.34, 7.0.11, 7.1
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2026:86033 Released 2026-10-20 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, libperf-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +9
- RHSA-2026:83207 Released 2026-10-15 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- 10Base-SMTV kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, libperf-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| 10Base-SMTV | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-64032
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qpwr-692j-qmg9
- 2026-10-13 Weakness changed · NVD
- 2026-10-16 Fix available: RHSA-2026:83207 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-16 Fix available: 10Base-SMTV, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) +4 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-19 Weakness changed · CISA ADP
- 2026-10-21 Fix available: RHSA-2026:86033 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-21 Fix available: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9), Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) +2 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
- 2026-10-31 CVSS score changed · Red Hat
References
Patch 7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ddefd1b8e5eb58933a697ab38334f0fd82e7fb8b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed3b69e60385a03df11c6d12e5d7bdf0f4a11b70
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1900ca8acb92fbea8bf9abef9927c7fed03db7fc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ebe5561154c823b323bd06e350b55e0b8604d851
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9224862d597d0eed0a34bbb27343f703fc4113f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7213256c91ed778a0997c2029c152b18dc50e4fd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4df78ff02629c7729168f0696a7a2123c389818d
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Sources
- CVE-2026-64032 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-64032 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qpwr-692j-qmg9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-64032 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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