CVE-2026-64145: wifi: wilc1000: fix dma_buffer leak on bus acquire failure

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

wifi: wilc1000: fix dmabuffer leak on bus acquire failure

wilcwlanfirmwaredownload() allocates dmabuffer with kmalloc() at the top of the function and uses a 'fail:' label to free it via kfree(dmabuffer) on error.

All later error paths correctly use 'goto fail' to route through this cleanup. However, the early failure path after the first acquirebus() call uses a bare 'return ret;', which leaks dmabuffer whenever the bus acquire fails.

Replace the early return with goto fail so the existing cleanup path runs.

Found via a custom Coccinelle semantic patch hunting for kmalloc'd locals leaked on early-return error paths in driver firmware-download code.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.34
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64145?

CVE-2026-64145 has a severity rating of 6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64145?

To fix CVE-2026-64145, ensure that you apply the latest patches provided for the Linux kernel.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-64145?

CVE-2026-64145 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilize the wilc1000 Wi-Fi chipset.

4

Can CVE-2026-64145 lead to system instability?

Yes, CVE-2026-64145 can lead to memory leaks that may cause system instability.

5

Is CVE-2026-64145 an exploit risk?

CVE-2026-64145 presents a moderate risk due to its potential to cause resource leaks.

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