Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5 i3c i3c_master_set_info use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function i3c_master_set_info of the component i3c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-93200. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5. Affected is the function i3c_master_set_info of the component i3c. 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: i3c: master: Fix use-after-free of master->this sysfs attribute callbacks for the master controller device dereference master->this. However, master->this is freed in i3c_master_detach_free_devs() before the master device itself is released. As a result, sysfs accesses can dereference a freed master->this pointer, leading to a use-after-free. Keep master->this alive until i3c_masterdev_release(), which is called after the master device and its sysfs state are being torn down. Do not free master->this as part of the normal device detach path. On the error path in i3c_master_set_info(), reset master->this and bus.cur_master to NULL before freeing the allocated device.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-93200 since 09/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/18/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.18.52, 7.2.6 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4f3145db05fede36b35f8249b8acde5bd5d54864/50034d8d0f797c3a7a599f750a7d3e792e80dea5/feb0ed76601f3c2f91f08688c5a7d8b9d382f720 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
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• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 6.18.50
• 6.18.51
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Temp Score: 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc1
Patch: 4f3145db05fede36b35f8249b8acde5bd5d54864/50034d8d0f797c3a7a599f750a7d3e792e80dea5/feb0ed76601f3c2f91f08688c5a7d8b9d382f720

Timelineinfo

09/17/2026 CVE reserved
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-93200 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-93200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407280

Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2026 00:15
Changes: 09/18/2026 00:15 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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