CVE-2026-64161: net: ti: icssm-prueth: fix eth_ports_node leak in probe
Published Jul 19, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: ti: icssm-prueth: fix ethportsnode leak in probe
The error path on ofpropertyreadu32() failure inside icssmpruethprobe() returns without putting ethportsnode, which was acquired before the foreachchildofnode() loop.
Drop it before returning.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.18<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
Remediation
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-2026-64161?
The severity of CVE-2026-64161 is rated as 4.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-64161?
To fix CVE-2026-64161, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2026-64161?
CVE-2026-64161 affects the Linux kernel.
4
What is the nature of CVE-2026-64161?
CVE-2026-64161 involves a resource leak in the icssm_prueth probe that occurs when the of_property_read_u32() function fails.
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When was CVE-2026-64161 published?
CVE-2026-64161 was published on July 19, 2026.