CVE-2026-49421 Details
Description
The kernel function that implements unlinkat(2) and funlinkat(2) validated the AT_RESOLVE_BENEATH flag but failed to pass it through to the underlying path lookup. The flag was silently dropped, so path resolution was not actually restricted. A process that uses AT_RESOLVE_BENEATH with unlinkat(2) or funlinkat(2) to confine path resolution can in fact resolve paths above the starting directory. A caller relying on this flag for path containment may delete files outside the intended directory tree.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:42.unlinkat.asc | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-273 | Improper Check for Dropped Privileges | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| freebsd freebsd | 14.3 - 14.3 p1 14.3 p10 14.3 p11 14.3 p12 14.3 p13 14.3 p14 14.3 p15 14.3 p2 14.3 p3 14.3 p4 14.3 p5 14.3 p6 14.3 p7 14.3 p8 14.3 p9 14.4 - 14.4 p1 14.4 p2 14.4 p3 14.4 p4 14.4 p5 14.4 p6 14.4 rc1 15.0 - 15.0 p1 15.0 p10 15.0 p2 15.0 p3 15.0 p4 15.0 p5 15.0 p6 15.0 p7 15.0 p8 15.0 p9 15.1 - 15.1 rc2 15.1 rc3-p1 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |