CVE-2026-23191 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: aloop: Fix racy access at PCM trigger The PCM trigger callback of aloop driver tries to check the PCM state and stop the stream of the tied substream in the corresponding cable. Since both check and stop operations are performed outside the cable lock, this may result in UAF when a program attempts to trigger frequently while opening/closing the tied stream, as spotted by fuzzers. For addressing the UAF, this patch changes two things: - It covers the most of code in loopback_check_format() with cable->lock spinlock, and add the proper NULL checks. This avoids already some racy accesses. - In addition, now we try to check the state of the capture PCM stream that may be stopped in this function, which was the major pain point leading to UAF.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel's ALSA Aloop driver. The issue arose because the PCM trigger callback accessed the PCM state and attempted to stop the stream of the associated substream without proper synchronization, leading to potential memory management errors. This vulnerability could be exploited when a program rapidly opens and closes the tied stream, as identified by fuzzing tools. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been patched. Instructions for upgrading the kernel can be found in the official Linux kernel documentation.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 2.6.37, < 6.12.70 >= 6.13, < 6.18.10 6.19 rc1 6.19 rc2 6.19 rc3 6.19 rc4 6.19 rc5 6.19 rc6 6.19 rc7 6.19 rc8 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |