Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: slimbus: core: fix device reference leak on report present Slimbus devices can be allocated dynamically upon reception of report-present messages. Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up already registered devices. Note that this requires taking an extra reference in case the device has not yet been registered and has to be allocated.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.16, < 5.10.249 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02b78bbfbafe49832e508079148cb87cdfa55825Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ddc09f6a0a221b1d91a7cbc8cc2cefdbd334fe6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54de72a7aabc0749938d7a2833a0c1a5d3ed7ac9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6602bb4d1338e92b5838e50322b87697bdbd2ee0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9391380eb91ea5ac792aae9273535c8da5b9aa01Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/948615429c9f2ac9d25d4e1f1a4472926b217a9aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1217e40705b2f6d311c197b12866752656217ffPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23090?
CVE-2026-23090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: slimbus: core: fix device reference leak on report present Slimbus devices can be allocated dynamically upon reception of report-p...
How severe is CVE-2026-23090?
CVE-2026-23090 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23090?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.