Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: Release nested relation on devlink free devlink relation state is normally released from devl_unregister(), which calls devlink_rel_put(). This misses devlink instances that get a nested relation before registration and then fail probe before devl_register() is reached. That flow can happen for SFs. The child devlink gets linked to its parent before registration, then a later probe error calls devlink_free() directly. Since the instance was never registered, devl_unregister() is not called and devlink->rel is leaked. Release any pending relation from devlink_free() as well. The registered path is unchanged because devl_unregister() already clears devlink->rel before devlink_free() runs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.12.94 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11324d52b0c63f4f202b35793c6507a575e9a689Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3522b21fd7e1863d0734537737bd59f1b90d0190Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/927f96861f939c0b517d13ed27bf4fabbfc1cfb3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9137286884703113b1c9e6403bd6d7d97b14754Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53261?
CVE-2026-53261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: Release nested relation on devlink free devlink relation state is normally released from devl_unregister(), which calls d...
How severe is CVE-2026-53261?
CVE-2026-53261 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-2026-53261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.