CVE-2026-93130: platform/x86: dell-wmi-base: Fix resource leak on module load failure

Published Sep 17, 2026

Updated

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

platform/x86: dell-wmi-base: Fix resource leak on module load failure

We need to properly clean up the SMBIOS request and the privacy driver when the module load fails.

Event History

Sep 17, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:11 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:11 PM

Description

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Which systems are exposed to this issue?

The issue is in the Linux kernel's dell-wmi-base platform/x86 driver. The provided information does not identify affected kernel versions, Dell models, or configuration requirements.

What condition triggers the resource leak?

The leak occurs when the dell-wmi-base module fails during loading. The failed-load path does not properly clean up the SMBIOS request and privacy driver resources.

What should be done if the issue is observed?

Use a kernel release containing the referenced fixes. The provided information does not describe a workaround or mitigation for systems that cannot be updated immediately.

CVE-2026-93130: platform/x86: dell-wmi-base: Fix resource leak on module load failure

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What condition triggers the resource leak?

What should be done if the issue is observed?