SB20260528200 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel power supply driver



SB20260528200 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel power supply driver

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528200
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45879)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

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


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

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in the bq25980 power supply driver when handling interrupts during device removal or probe. A local user can trigger a race condition to cause a denial of service or corrupt memory.

The issue can also occur if an interrupt fires before the power_supply handle has been registered, leading to use of an uninitialized handle in power_supply_changed().


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.