Double Free in Linux

CVE-2026-45891

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: hns3: fix double free issue for tx spare buffer In hns3_set_ringparam(), a temporary copy (tmp_rings) of the ring structure is created for rollback. However, the tx…

Vulnerability class: Double Free

EPSS: 0.001 (2.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45891?
CVE-2026-45891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-45891?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.