CVE-2026-49422 is a use-after-free vulnerability in FreeBSD's tcp_rack.ko kernel module, which implements the TCP RACK stack. The issue is described in FreeBSD advisory freebsd_sa_26:43tcp as affecting the TCP RACK stack option handler. The flaw can result in dereferencing freed kernel memory during TCP RACK processing, creating a kernel memory-safety condition in the networking stack.
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A use-after-free vulnerability in FreeBSD's tcp_rack.ko TCP RACK implementation that can lead to denial of service and potentially privilege escalation.
A use-after-free vulnerability in FreeBSD's tcp_rack.ko module affecting the TCP RACK implementation.
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