CVE-2026-46258

kernel: gpio: cdev: Avoid NULL dereference in linehandle_create()

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · June 3, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's gpio: cdev module. A NULL pointer dereference in the linehandle_create() function can occur, leading to a system crash. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference