CVE-2026-23024
kernel: Linux kernel (idpf): Memory leak leading to denial of service via improper cleanup during module removal
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 31, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's idpf module. This vulnerability allows a local user to cause a memory leak by removing the module while active flow steering list entries are present. The flaw occurs because the list is not properly cleaned up during module removal. Over time, this memory leak can lead to a denial of service (DoS) on the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime