CVE-2026-89500
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ring-buffer component. When a cached reader page is discarded after a concurrent ring buffer resize, the system may use an incorrect buffer size for memory deallocation. This mismatch can lead to a kernel crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS), or it could cause memory leaks, potentially leading to information disclosure.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Availability,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
This weakness may result in the corruption of memory, and perhaps instructions, possibly leading to a crash. If the corrupted memory can be effectively controlled, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code.
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