CVE-2026-46074: spi: ch341: fix memory leaks on probe failures

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-46074?

The severity of CVE-2026-46074 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-46074?

To fix CVE-2026-46074, ensure to deregister the controller, disable pins, and properly free the RX URB on probe failures.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46074?

CVE-2026-46074 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability.

Q: Which software is affected by CVE-2026-46074?

CVE-2026-46074 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the spi: ch341 driver.

Q: What can happen if CVE-2026-46074 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-46074 can lead to memory leaks and potential system instability.

Published May 27, 2026

Updated

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

spi: ch341: fix memory leaks on probe failures

Make sure to deregister the controller, disable pins, and kill and free the RX URB on probe failures to mirror disconnect and avoid memory leaks and use-after-free.

Also add an explicit URB kill on disconnect for symmetry (even if that is not strictly required as USB core would have stopped it in the current setup).

Affected Software

132 affected componentsFixes available

The Linux Foundation Linux kernel (spi: ch341 driver)

Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.12.86

Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.27

Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.4

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-oem*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi2*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-7.0<7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1

7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.17*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-raspi*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux<7.0.0-27.27

7.0.0-27.27

ubuntu/linux-aws<7.0.0-1008.8

7.0.0-1008.8

ubuntu/linux-azure<7.0.0-1010.10

7.0.0-1010.10

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<7.0.0-1009.9

7.0.0-1009.9

ubuntu/linux-gcp<7.0.0-1007.7

7.0.0-1007.7

ubuntu/linux-ibm<7.0.0-1009.9

7.0.0-1009.9

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<7.0.0-1013.13

7.0.0-1013.13

ubuntu/linux-oem-7.0<7.0.0-1008.8

7.0.0-1008.8

ubuntu/linux-oracle<7.0.0-1007.7

7.0.0-1007.7

ubuntu/linux-raspi<7.0.0-1014.14

7.0.0-1014.14

ubuntu/linux-realtime<7.0.0-27.27.1

7.0.0-27.27.1

ubuntu/linux-riscv<7.0.0-27.27.1

7.0.0-27.27.1

ubuntu/linux-vmware*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-hwe-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-27.27
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1008.8
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1010.10
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-fde to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1009.9
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1007.7
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1009.9
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1013.13
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oem-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1008.8
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1007.7
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-27.27.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-riscv to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-27.27.1
Compensating control
For the Linux kernel spi: ch341 driver, on probe failures deregister the controller, disable pins, and kill and free the RX URB; also explicitly kill the URB on disconnect.

Event History

May 27, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:58 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:58 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via OSV·02:17 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·02:17 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46074?

The severity of CVE-2026-46074 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

How do I fix CVE-2026-46074?

To fix CVE-2026-46074, ensure to deregister the controller, disable pins, and properly free the RX URB on probe failures.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46074?

CVE-2026-46074 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability.

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-46074?

CVE-2026-46074 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the spi: ch341 driver.

What can happen if CVE-2026-46074 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-46074 can lead to memory leaks and potential system instability.

CVE-2026-46074: spi: ch341: fix memory leaks on probe failures

Affected Software

Remediation

Event History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46074?

How do I fix CVE-2026-46074?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46074?

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-46074?

What can happen if CVE-2026-46074 is exploited?

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