Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: smartpqi: Fix memory leak in pqi_report_phys_luns() pqi_report_phys_luns() fails to release the rpl_list buffer when encountering an unsupported data format or when the allocation for rpl_16byte_wwid_list fails. These early returns bypass the cleanup logic, leading to memory leaks. Consolidate the error handling by adding an out_free_rpl_list label and use goto statements to ensure rpl_list is consistently freed on failure. Compile tested only. Issue found using a prototype static analysis tool and code review.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.165 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41b37312bd9722af77ec7817ccf22d7a4880c289Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/454570434114e4862767f506a442a0f110b639b2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d52e13122d3771f753dd73ae6512fa01f58015cbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5579ebaadc7b699868dad0f591a7bf83cd647e1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f471ecfec093e39ef8fd08978413793087daa14dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdf1188cfa80f88c9f18d58cb33d57ff40e70e26Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45872?
CVE-2026-45872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: smartpqi: Fix memory leak in pqi_report_phys_luns() pqi_report_phys_luns() fails to release the rpl_list buffer when encount...
How severe is CVE-2026-45872?
CVE-2026-45872 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-2026-45872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.