CVE-2026-46108

kernel: ipmi:si: Return state to normal if message allocation fails

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · May 28, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) System Interface (SI) driver. This vulnerability occurs when the driver fails to return to a normal operational state after a message allocation failure. This improper state handling can lead to the driver not starting correctly or remaining in an abnormal condition, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-372 · Incomplete Internal State Distinction