Linux Kernel Crypto Subsystem Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of asynchronous AEAD requests. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.
Additional Details
Linux has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3bfbf5f0a99c991769ec562721285df7ab69240b
Disclosure Timeline
- 2026-04-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-09-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-09-14 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Juefei Pu (@drivertomtt) and Frank Wu (@FrankOverF1ow)
