SB20260427192 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel edac driver



SB20260427192 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel edac driver

Published: April 27, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260427192
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31689)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in edac_mc_alloc() when handling a failed mci->pvt_info allocation. A local user can trigger the vulnerable error path to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because put_device() may invoke the device release function before device initialization has completed.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.