CVE-2026-64179

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Memory Leak in Linux Kernel IOSM WWAN Driver

Publication date: 2026-07-19

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: wwan: iosm: fix potential memory leaks in ipc_imem_init() The memory allocated in ipc_protocol_init() is not freed on the error paths that follow in ipc_imem_init(). Fix that by calling the corresponding release function ipc_protocol_deinit() in the error path.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-19

Last Modified

2026-08-12

Generated

2026-08-29

AI Q&A

2026-07-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-28

NVD

CVE-2026-64179

EUVD

EUVD-2026-45864

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
linux	linux_kernel	7.1
linux	linux_kernel	7.1
linux	linux_kernel	7.1
linux	linux_kernel	7.1
linux	linux_kernel	From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.175 (exc)
linux	linux_kernel	From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.92 (exc)
linux	linux_kernel	From 5.14 (inc) to 5.15.209 (exc)
linux	linux_kernel	From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.34 (exc)
linux	linux_kernel	From 6.19 (inc) to 7.0.11 (exc)
linux	linux_kernel	From 6.2 (inc) to 6.6.142 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 is a memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's wwan subsystem, specifically in the iosm driver. When initializing the IPC memory (ipc_imem_init), allocated memory in ipc_protocol_init is not properly freed if an error occurs later in the process. The fix ensures the corresponding release function (ipc_protocol_deinit) is called on error paths to prevent memory leaks.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's wwan iosm driver and involves memory leaks in the ipc_imem_init() function. Detection requires checking for memory leaks in the kernel logs or using tools like 'dmesg' or 'sar' to monitor memory usage patterns.

Impact Analysis

Memory leaks can gradually consume system memory, leading to performance degradation, crashes, or instability in affected systems. If exploited, it could cause denial-of-service conditions or unexpected behavior in network-related operations on Linux systems using the iosm driver.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves potential memory leaks in the Linux kernel's wwan subsystem, specifically in the ipc_imem_init() function. Memory leaks can lead to resource exhaustion, which may cause system instability or crashes. While not directly related to data privacy, such issues could indirectly impact compliance by affecting system availability and integrity, which are aspects covered under standards like GDPR and HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the fix for CVE-2026-64179. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling the iosm wwan driver if it is not in use to reduce exposure.

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