Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: wwan: iosm: fix potential memory leaks in ipc_imem_init() The memory allocated in ipc_protocol_init() is not freed on the error paths that follow in ipc_imem_init(). Fix that by calling the corresponding release function ipc_protocol_deinit() in the error path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.209 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/583fd5a8fc797c8ecf2e1a7b923740c5e5734e85Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f63a60580ebdd9a1f22f89a84814d1fefe16b1cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f764a7810a9f114313c439d25b11f4417c6e0ddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba6d8643019c33428f7c0658863e80e0b04a70f4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5d93b2c40355e999715262a824965aac025a427Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1a4d57847813fae42fbb7eb35f2dd48b9cff8a9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ffb6dbb49c96be82f07c7b112e3ebc3e6fdd8dd5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-64179?
CVE-2026-64179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: wwan: iosm: fix potential memory leaks in ipc_imem_init() The memory allocated in ipc_protocol_init() is not freed on the err...
How severe is CVE-2026-64179?
CVE-2026-64179 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-2026-64179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.