Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: shared: fix use-after-free bug when adding shared proxies The GPIO lookup table can stay alive for longer than the kobject whose name string's address we're assigning to lookup->dev_id. Fix a potential UAF by duplicating the string.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8861491f8501516429e0e6c9d7a056480047227c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd22f7e63509fa758cf500d9af3e88a3d3df96be
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-99162?
CVE-2026-99162 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: shared: fix use-after-free bug when adding shared proxies The GPIO lookup table can stay alive for longer than the kobject w...
How severe is CVE-2026-99162?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-99162. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-99162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.