CVE-2026-46143
Memory Leak in Linux Kernel ASoC q6apm-lpass-dai
Publication date: 2026-05-28
Last updated on: 2026-05-28
Assigner: kernel.org
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | * |
| qualcomm | q6apm_lpass_dai | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel component ASoC: qcom: q6apm-lpass-dai. It occurs because the 'prepare' function can be called multiple times, which leads to multiple graph opens for the playback path.
These multiple graph opens cause a memory leak, as the system opens resources repeatedly without proper checks.
The issue was fixed by adding a check before opening the graph to prevent multiple opens.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to memory leaks in the Linux kernel's audio subsystem related to Qualcomm hardware playback paths.
Memory leaks can degrade system performance over time, potentially causing instability or crashes if the leaked memory accumulates.