CVE-2026-23061: can: kvaser_usb: kvaser_usb_read_bulk_callback(): fix URB memory leak

Published Feb 4, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

can: kvaserusb: kvaserusbreadbulkcallback(): fix URB memory leak

Fix similar memory leak as in commit 7352e1d5932a ("can: gsusb: gsusbreceivebulkcallback(): fix URB memory leak").

In kvaserusbset{,data}bittiming() -> kvaserusbsetuprxurbs(), the URBs for USB-in transfers are allocated, added to the dev->rxsubmitted anchor and submitted. In the complete callback kvaserusbreadbulkcallback(), the URBs are processed and resubmitted. In kvaserusbremoveinterfaces() the URBs are freed by calling usbkillanchoredurbs(&dev->rxsubmitted).

However, this does not take into account that the USB framework unanchors the URB before the complete function is called. This means that once an in-URB has been completed, it is no longer anchored and is ultimately not released in usbkillanchoredurbs().

Fix the memory leak by anchoring the URB in the kvaserusbreadbulkcallback() to the dev->rxsubmitted anchor.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.8<5.10.249
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.199
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.162
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.122
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.68
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1

Event History

Feb 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23061?

CVE-2026-23061 has a medium severity due to its potential impact on system performance through a memory leak.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23061?

To fix CVE-2026-23061, it is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-23061?

CVE-2026-23061 affects the Linux kernel, specifically systems utilizing the kvaser_usb driver.

4

What happens if CVE-2026-23061 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-23061 can lead to a memory leak, potentially degrading system performance over time.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2026-23061?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2026-23061, but monitoring and patching are advised.

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