SB2026012402 - Race condition in Linux kernel gpio driver



SB2026012402 - Race condition in Linux kernel gpio driver

Published: January 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026012402
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-22986)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the gpiochip_add_data_with_key() function in drivers/gpio/gpiolib.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.