CVE-2026-46098
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's CAIF network module. When a client is torn down, the caif_free_client() function frees a service pointer but leaves it in a stale state. If the socket is later destroyed, caif_free_client() may be called again, attempting to use the previously freed pointer. This can lead to memory corruption and potentially cause a system crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability,Integrity
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
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