CVE-2026-23090: slimbus: core: fix device reference leak on report present

Published Feb 4, 2026
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Updated

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

slimbus: core: fix device reference leak on report present

Slimbus devices can be allocated dynamically upon reception of report-present messages.

Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up already registered devices.

Note that this requires taking an extra reference in case the device has not yet been registered and has to be allocated.

Affected Software

13 affected components
linux/kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.16<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

Event History

Feb 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23090?

The severity of CVE-2026-23090 is classified as medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23090?

You can fix CVE-2026-23090 by applying the available patch provided by the Linux kernel.

3

What does CVE-2026-23090 affect?

CVE-2026-23090 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the Slimbus core functionality.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-23090?

CVE-2026-23090 has a risk rating of 24, indicating a notable potential threat.

5

When was CVE-2026-23090 published?

CVE-2026-23090 was published on February 4, 2026.

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