In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path

In the error path of mshv_map_user_memory(), calling vfree() directly on
the region leaves the MMU notifier registered. When userspace later unmaps
the memory, the notifier fires and accesses the freed region, causing a
use-after-free and potential kernel panic.

Replace vfree() with mshv_partition_put() to properly unregister
the MMU notifier before freeing the region.
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path In the error path of mshv_map_user_memory(), calling vfree() directly on the region leaves the MMU notifier registered. When userspace later unmaps the memory, the notifier fires and accesses the freed region, causing a use-after-free and potential kernel panic. Replace vfree() with mshv_partition_put() to properly unregister the MMU notifier before freeing the region.
Title mshv: Fix use-after-free in mshv_map_user_memory error path
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-03T15:15:18.061Z

Reserved: 2026-01-13T15:37:46.016Z

Link: CVE-2026-23432

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-04-03T16:16:24.637

Modified: 2026-04-03T16:16:24.637

Link: CVE-2026-23432

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