Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: intel_th: fix device leak on output open() Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the th device during output device open() on errors and on close(). Note that a recent commit fixed the leak in a couple of open() error paths but not all of them, and the reference is still leaking on successful open().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.4, < 5.10.249 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0fca16c5591534cc1fec8b6181277ee3a3d0f26cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64015cbf06e8bb75b81ae95b997e847b55280f7fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95fc36a234da24bbc5f476f8104a5a15f99ed3e3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af4b9467296b9a16ebc008147238070236982b6dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b71e64ef7ff9443835d1333e3e80ab1e49e5209fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf7785434b5d05d940d936b78925080950bd54ddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9b059bda4276f2bb72cb98ec7875a747f042ea2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23091?
CVE-2026-23091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: intel_th: fix device leak on output open() Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the th device during output devic...
How severe is CVE-2026-23091?
CVE-2026-23091 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-2026-23091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.