CVE-2026-23015
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Publication date: 2026-01-31

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: mpsse: fix reference leak in gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths The reference obtained by calling usb_get_dev() is not released in the gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths. Fix that by using device managed helper functions. Also remove the usb_put_dev() call in the disconnect function since now it will be released automatically.
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Published
2026-01-31
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-23015
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5079
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Showing 10 associated CPEs
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linux linux_kernel 6.13
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel From 6.13.1 (inc) to 6.18.6 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a reference leak in the Linux kernel's gpio_mpsse_probe() function. Specifically, when an error occurs in this function, a reference obtained by calling usb_get_dev() is not properly released, leading to a resource leak. The issue was fixed by using device managed helper functions to ensure the reference is released correctly, and by removing an unnecessary usb_put_dev() call in the disconnect function.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is a resource leak in the Linux kernel, which could potentially lead to increased memory or resource consumption over time if the error paths are triggered repeatedly. This might degrade system stability or performance but does not directly indicate a security breach or data compromise.

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