SB2026012405 - Resource management error in Linux kernel io_uring



SB2026012405 - Resource management error in Linux kernel io_uring

Published: January 24, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026012405
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71149)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the io_poll_remove() function in io_uring/poll.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.