CVE-2026-43497 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: udlfb: add vm_ops to dlfb_ops_mmap to prevent use-after-free dlfb_ops_mmap() uses remap_pfn_range() to map vmalloc framebuffer pages to userspace but sets no vm_ops on the VMA. This means the kernel cannot track active mmaps. When dlfb_realloc_framebuffer() replaces the backing buffer via FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO, existing mmap PTEs are not invalidated. On USB disconnect, dlfb_ops_destroy() calls vfree() on the old pages while userspace PTEs still reference them, resulting in a use-after-free: the process retains read/write access to freed kernel pages. Add vm_operations_struct with open/close callbacks that maintain an atomic mmap_count on struct dlfb_data. In dlfb_realloc_framebuffer(), check mmap_count and return -EBUSY if the buffer is currently mapped, preventing buffer replacement while userspace holds stale PTEs. Tested with PoC using dummy_hcd + raw_gadget USB device emulation.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's USB framebuffer driver (udlfb). The issue arises because the driver maps framebuffer pages to userspace without properly managing the virtual memory area (VMA) operations. This oversight prevents the kernel from tracking active memory mappings. When the framebuffer is reallocated, the old memory pages are freed while userspace still holds references, allowing continued access to the freed pages. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding VMA operation callbacks to manage the mapping references correctly.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been patched.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18dd358de72d57993422cbb5dfb29ccd74efe192 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f312c30f0368e8d2a76aa650dff73f23490b5e7 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5931f5651ee32bd41b3323256b31fcc8e71336ed | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60f711cfd580f86fea8284146ac133804e728f9a | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8de779dc40d35d39fa07387b6f921eb11df0f511 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2c53a3822ee26e8d758071815b9ed3bf6669fc1 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da9b065cedfd3b574f229d5be594e6aa47a27ae6 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3d9865dacd7435b8465848428210d0f0c673311 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.19, < 5.10.258 >= 5.11, < 5.15.209 >= 5.16, < 6.1.175 >= 6.2, < 6.6.140 >= 6.7, < 6.12.88 >= 6.13, < 6.18.30 >= 6.19, < 7.0.7 7.1 rc1 7.1 rc2 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |