Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: pn533: properly drop the usb interface reference on disconnect When the device is disconnected from the driver, there is a "dangling" reference count on the usb interface that was grabbed in the probe callback. Fix this up by properly dropping the reference after we are done with it.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/00477cab053dc4816b99141d8fcca7a479cfebeb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12133a483dfa832241fbbf09321109a0ea8a520e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4551d6cea00224ab65a0ef35e4e6da0e9c0a2d74
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5be8aa2bcfb53158436182db8dee9d0b8e5901e6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6645b030b0c1fc5bf338bffb0044238f24b2f770
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7398d6570501edc55a50ece820f369ab3c1df2e7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ff14eb070f0efecb2606f8d7aa01b77d188e886
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1f6d20b3c2642ec85ce6ea5da7155746c31c6d0
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23291?
CVE-2026-23291 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: pn533: properly drop the usb interface reference on disconnect When the device is disconnected from the driver, there is a "d...
How severe is CVE-2026-23291?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-23291. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23291?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.