Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi:ssif: Clean up kthread on errors If an error occurs after the ssif kthread is created, but before the main IPMI code starts the ssif interface, the ssif kthread will not be stopped. So make sure the kthread is stopped on an error condition if it is running.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 5.10.258 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/549607af66a0efdb41307ba6343eed31de8b133ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75c486cb1bcaa1a3ec3a6438498176a3a4998ae4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/800febc637d1c1974b1e899dea8a07e115d60766Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/858bc8b9edb6eaf0522900128bb9053e2df6b0f6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e662be2d0d05253d0fd7deda9771aa036c23393e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2d0a3ede5ebf404d4c334a1f04ef439e0086857Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46044?
CVE-2026-46044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi:ssif: Clean up kthread on errors If an error occurs after the ssif kthread is created, but before the main IPMI code starts t...
How severe is CVE-2026-46044?
CVE-2026-46044 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-2026-46044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.