Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix use-after-free in AMT delayed works When an AMT device is removed, pending delayed works can still access the freed amt_dev structure, which may result in kernel crashes or memory corruption. amt_dev_stop() cancels req_wq and discovery_wq with cancel_delayed_work_sync(), but these works can be scheduled again from event_wq after the cancellation. This allows delayed works to access the freed amt_dev structure after the netdev has been released. The following is a simple race scenario: CPU0 CPU1 amt_dev_stop() cancel_delayed_work_sync() amt_event_work() mod_delayed_work(req_wq) free netdev req_wq accesses freed amt_dev Use disable_delayed_work_sync() in amt_dev_stop() to prevent req_wq and discovery_wq from being queued again and wait for running work items to complete. The delayed works are disabled after initialization in amt_newlink() and enabled only when the device is successfully opened. This keeps the delayed work lifecycle synchronized with the lifetime of the AMT device.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/006340cf06881b6ff49767d8b6f3c4f7b892670c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a644db2cf59f164cdf3c75995bab5aadc097528
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a46bfa01e01df0f6f6dc4b0be18db002d6d2dbd2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea20c44935d6142daecfa9b39d635033a7553e1b
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-68152?
CVE-2026-68152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix use-after-free in AMT delayed works When an AMT device is removed, pending delayed works can still access the freed amt_d...
How severe is CVE-2026-68152?
CVE-2026-68152 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-68152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.