SB20260816384 - Improper locking in Linux kernel char tpm driver

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SB20260816384 - Improper locking in Linux kernel char tpm driver

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816384
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72152)

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

CVSSv4: 4.8 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of task state and wake-up logic in wait_for_tpm_stat() in the TPM TIS core when waiting for TPM status changes on the IRQ wait path. A local user can trigger TPM operations that exercise the affected wait path to cause a denial of service.

The issue is associated with the IRQ-based wait path and can trigger a kernel warning when CONFIG_DEBUG_ATOMIC_SLEEP is enabled.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References