CVE-2026-46083
kernel: spi: fix resource leaks on device setup failure
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 27, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. This vulnerability occurs when the spi_setup() function fails during the registration of a device, leading to improper cleanup and subsequent resource leaks. This can result in a denial of service (DoS) due to the exhaustion of system resources.
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