Linux Kernel waitid() data leak via un-zeroed siginfo_t
CVE-2026-49424 Published on August 19, 2026
Kernel stack disclosure in Linux compatibility layer
The Linux waitid() implementation translates a FreeBSD siginfo_t struct into a stack-declared Linux siginfo_t. It did not first zero the stack struct.
An unprivileged user may observe 104 bytes of uninitialized kernel stack data, which may contain sensitive information.
Weakness Type
Use of Uninitialized Resource
The software uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. When a resource has not been properly initialized, the software may behave unexpectedly. This may lead to a crash or invalid memory access, but the consequences vary depending on the type of resource and how it is used within the software.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-49424
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Affected Versions
FreeBSD:- Version 15.0-RELEASE and below p11 is affected.
- Version 14.4-RELEASE and below p7 is affected.
- Version 14.3-RELEASE and below p16 is affected.