AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:2720 (kernel)

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[Announce] [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:2720: kernel security update (Moderate)
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:04:48 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 8
Type: Security
Severity: Moderate
Release date: 2026-02-23

Summary:

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.  

Security Fix(es):  

  * kernel: smc: Use __sk_dst_get() and dst_dev_rcu() in smc_clc_prfx_match() (CVE-2025-40168)
  * kernel: Linux kernel Bluetooth: Denial of Service due to use-after-free in connection handling
(CVE-2023-53762)
  * kernel: Linux kernel: Out-of-bounds write in fbdev can lead to privilege escalation,
information disclosure, or denial of service. (CVE-2025-40304)


For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments,
and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.


Full details, updated packages, references, and other related information:
https://errata.almalinux.org/8/ALSA-2026-2720.html

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