CVE-2026-23314

kernel: regulator: bq257xx: Fix device node reference leak in bq257xx_reg_dt_parse_gpio()

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · March 25, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the regulator: bq257xx subsystem. This vulnerability, a device node reference leak, occurs when the bq257xx_reg_dt_parse_gpio() function fails to properly manage system resources. An attacker could potentially exploit this to cause a denial of service (DoS), making the system unresponsive.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime