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The perf mmap tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's perf subsystem, specifically focusing on memory management issues in the perf_mmap path. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-23248, a refcount bug and potential use-after-free vulnerability in perf mmap. This security flaw affects the kernel's performance-sensitive interface and raises concerns about memory safety, exploitability, and patch deployment. The tag is relevant for users interested in Linux kernel security, performance monitoring, and vulnerability analysis.
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    CVE-2026-23248: Perf mmap Refcount Bug Potential Use-After-Free Risk

    The Linux kernel’s perf subsystem has a new security-flavored bug fix on the table: CVE-2026-23248, described as a refcount bug and potential use-after-free in perf_mmap. The Microsoft Security Response Center entry currently returns a not-found page, but the title itself is enough to tell a...
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