SB2026052856 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel crypto driver
Published: May 28, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026052856
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-46019)
CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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 resource shutdown or release in atmel_aes_buff_cleanup when cleaning up AES buffer allocations. A local user can trigger allocation and cleanup operations to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/230ad8a78fe67266b1ba4685da1abdd61471c5b8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fcfff4ed35f963380a68741bcd52742baff7f76
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/61516b4a5b2647dc3f8f67b5dffaf038be997511
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65b3589d39d05699c3850202f8333e5361033ea3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b63f1e2f0e319ad3fe4a58eb3db4fd50cc98baca