CVE-2026-46108
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IPMI SI Message Allocation Failure Recovery Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-05-28

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi:si: Return state to normal if message allocation fails There were places where nothing would get started if a message allocation failed, so the driver needs to return to normal state.
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Published
2026-05-28
Last Modified
2026-06-01
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2026-06-17
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2026-05-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-16
NVD
CVE-2026-46108
EUVD
EUVD-2026-32867
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linux_kernel linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's IPMI driver. Specifically, if a message allocation fails, the driver does not return to a normal state, causing the system to get stuck and preventing further operations. The fix ensures that the driver returns to a normal state when message allocation fails.

Impact Analysis

If this vulnerability is exploited or triggered, the IPMI driver in the Linux kernel may become unresponsive or stuck due to failure in message allocation. This can lead to disruptions in system management functions that rely on IPMI, potentially causing system instability or denial of service conditions.

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