Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: imx: fix use-after-free on unbind The SPI subsystem frees the controller and any subsystem allocated driver data as part of deregistration (unless the allocation is device managed). Take another reference before deregistering the controller so that the driver data is not freed until the driver is done with it.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 6.6.140 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/132e47030b0b5e398e0da6c59df5a5dae9b52cffPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c78c2002380a1fe31bfb01a3d5f29809e55a096Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/385a330083f8dd47c15b02e9a83aef9234a37003Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa9025a498036b6012769f7af36d421385386c17Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7c40c3e7b9fb900504aa746de3e53c5275b24bd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f99165ef067723221472ce1aff632bc74f562643Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45996?
CVE-2026-45996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: imx: fix use-after-free on unbind The SPI subsystem frees the controller and any subsystem allocated driver data as part of d...
How severe is CVE-2026-45996?
CVE-2026-45996 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-2026-45996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.