CVE-2026-23079
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Publication date: 2026-02-04

Last updated on: 2026-03-18

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: cdev: Fix resource leaks on errors in lineinfo_changed_notify() On error handling paths, lineinfo_changed_notify() doesn't free the allocated resources which results leaks. Fix it.
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Published
2026-02-04
Last Modified
2026-03-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-23079
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5464
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
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 6.17.10 (inc) to 6.18 (exc)
linux linux_kernel 6.18
linux linux_kernel 6.18
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel From 6.18.1 (inc) to 6.18.8 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-401 The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, making the memory unavailable for reallocation and reuse.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's gpio cdev component, specifically in the function lineinfo_changed_notify(). When an error occurs, this function fails to free allocated resources, leading to resource leaks.

Impact Analysis

The resource leaks caused by this vulnerability can lead to inefficient use of system resources, potentially degrading system performance or causing instability over time if the leaked resources accumulate.

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