CVE-2026-31760
kernel: gpib: lpvo_usb: fix memory leak on disconnect
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Severity
UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · May 1, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's gpib: lpvo_usb driver. This memory leak vulnerability occurs when the driver fails to release references to USB devices upon disconnection. A local user with the ability to connect and disconnect USB devices could repeatedly trigger this flaw, leading to resource exhaustion and potentially a Denial of Service (DoS) condition on the system.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count