VDB-387798 · CVE-2026-68423 · GCVE-0-2026-68423

Linux Kernel up to 7.1.5/7.2-rc3 virt_concat mtd_virt_concat_destroy use after free

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9.5	$5k-$25k	1.94

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.5/7.2-rc3. This issue affects the function mtd_virt_concat_destroy of the component virt_concat. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-68423. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.5/7.2-rc3. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is the function mtd_virt_concat_destroy of the component virt_concat. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: virt_concat: fix use-after-free in mtd_virt_concat_destroy() mtd_concat_destroy() frees item->concat so calling mtd_virt_concat_put_mtd_devices(item->concat) after that leads to a use-after-free. Fix it by moving mtd_virt_concat_put_mtd_devices() before mtd_concat_destroy().

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-68423 since 07/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/10/2026).

Upgrading to version 7.1.6 or 7.2-rc4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch d36520e5da8bf87265b334def0daaadf3603cc62/4b45d7836b9526b8776af5f29219615be9417230 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 7.1.6/7.2-rc4
Patch: d36520e5da8bf87265b334def0daaadf3603cc62/4b45d7836b9526b8776af5f29219615be9417230

Timelineinfo

07/30/2026 CVE reserved
08/10/2026 +11 days Advisory disclosed
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-68423 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-68423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387798

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2026 18:53
Changes: 08/10/2026 18:53 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103