CVE-2026-23068: spi: spi-sprd-adi: Fix double free in probe error path

Published Feb 4, 2026
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Updated

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

spi: spi-sprd-adi: Fix double free in probe error path

The driver currently uses spiallochost() to allocate the controller but registers it using devmspiregistercontroller().

If devmregisterrestarthandler() fails, the code jumps to the putctlr label and calls spicontrollerput(). However, since the controller was registered via a devm function, the device core will automatically call spicontrollerput() again when the probe fails. This results in a double-free of the spicontroller structure.

Fix this by switching to devmspiallochost() and removing the manual spicontrollerput() call.

Affected Software

226 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.17<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
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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
  2. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1058.65~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1060.63~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-124.124~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1055.56~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1054.57~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1054.55~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-117.117~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1051.52~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-117.117
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1055.58
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1056.62
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-1021.21~24.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1058.65
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1058.61
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-1021.24~24.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1054.60
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1041.44
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-41.41~24.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1055.56
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-117.117.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1054.57
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-1031.31
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1054.57.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1024.24
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-1030.30
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1054.55
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-1019.19~24.04.3
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1056.60
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1032.33
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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1051.52
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    Fixed in 6.17.0-1018.20~24.04.1
  38. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1055.58+fips1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1059.65+fips1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-116.116+fips1
  41. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1058.61+fips1
  42. Compensating control

    In the spi-sprd-adi driver, switch from spi_alloc_host() to devm_spi_alloc_host() and remove the manual spi_controller_put() call on the probe error path, including the put_ctlr path, because devm_spi_register_controller() automatically releases the controller when probe fails.

Event History

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23068?

CVE-2026-23068 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a double free in the Linux kernel's SPI host controller driver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23068?

To fix CVE-2026-23068, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-23068?

CVE-2026-23068 affects the Linux kernel, specifically in the SPI SPRD ADI controller driver.

4

What types of issues does CVE-2026-23068 cause?

CVE-2026-23068 can lead to system instability due to double free errors during the initialization of the SPI host controller.

5

Is CVE-2026-23068 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2026-23068 is not inherently exploitable remotely, as it requires specific conditions related to hardware and driver functionality.

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