Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm_mpam: Check whether the config array is allocated before destroying it __destroy_component_cfg() is called to free the configuration array. It uses the embedded 'garbage' structure, which means the array has to be allocated. If __destroy_component_cfg() is called from mpam_disable() before the configuration was ever allocated, then a NULL pointer is dereferenced. Check for this case and return early if the configuration is not allocated. __destroy_component_cfg() also frees the mbwu_state as this is allocated by __allocate_component_cfg(). As the mbwu_state is allocated after comp->cfg is set, and is also under mpam_list_lock, only the first pointer needs checking.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19, < 7.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ccbb613b42a1f1ba7bfd547a148f644a902a25cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8eb6dc76eeae5302c0d885906a0e469ef9630a59Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53278?
CVE-2026-53278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm_mpam: Check whether the config array is allocated before destroying it __destroy_component_cfg() is called to free the configu...
How severe is CVE-2026-53278?
CVE-2026-53278 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-2026-53278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.