ALSA: aloop: Fix peer runtime UAF during format-change stop
CVE-2026-46090 addresses a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the ALSA aloop component related to peer runtime during format-change stop operations. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Patch or remediation status is not confirmed from the available data. Users should consult the Microsoft Support Lifecycle and official advisories for updates on fixes or mitigations.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ALSA aloop driver component when handling peer runtime during a format-change stop. It affects Microsoft products, specifically Azure Linux 3.0. The provided information does not include a CVSS score, detailed impact, or patch availability. No known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption due to use-after-free, which might be exploitable to cause denial of service or other unintended behavior. However, no confirmed exploitation or detailed impact analysis is available from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Microsoft channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
ALSA: aloop: Fix peer runtime UAF during format-change stop
Description
CVE-2026-46090 addresses a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the ALSA aloop component related to peer runtime during format-change stop operations. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Patch or remediation status is not confirmed from the available data. Users should consult the Microsoft Support Lifecycle and official advisories for updates on fixes or mitigations.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ALSA aloop driver component when handling peer runtime during a format-change stop. It affects Microsoft products, specifically Azure Linux 3.0. The provided information does not include a CVSS score, detailed impact, or patch availability. No known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption due to use-after-free, which might be exploitable to cause denial of service or other unintended behavior. However, no confirmed exploitation or detailed impact analysis is available from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Microsoft channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-46090
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab78e29bf47b50288d1c
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:16 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:03:00 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 4:45:35 PM
Views: 4
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