CVE-2026-72082
kernel: scsi: elx: efct: Fix refcount leak in efct_hw_io_abort()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 15, 2026
Updated · August 18, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) elx: efct module. This vulnerability occurs when an I/O abort operation fails to properly release a resource reference. This can lead to a permanent resource leak, which prevents subsequent attempts to abort the same I/O operation. Consequently, this issue can block system recovery and potentially result in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
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