Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect the device structure. However, the device is freed before the guard cleanup runs, causing mutex_unlock() to operate on freed memory. Specifically, gpio_virtuser_device_config_group_release() destroys the mutex and frees the device while still inside the guard(mutex) scope. When the function returns, the guard cleanup invokes mutex_unlock(&dev->lock), resulting in a slab use-after-free. Limit the mutex lifetime by using a scoped_guard() only around the activation check, so that the lock is released before mutex_destroy() and kfree() are called.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.11, < 6.12.69 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53ad4a948a4586359b841d607c08fb16c5503230Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7bec90f605cfb138006f5ba575f2310593347110Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/815a8e3bf72811d402b30bd4a53cde5e9df7a563Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23158?
CVE-2026-23158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect the device s...
How severe is CVE-2026-23158?
CVE-2026-23158 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.