SB20260816415 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel microchip sparx5 driver

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SB20260816415 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel microchip sparx5 driver

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816415
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72109)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper cleanup in sparx5_register_notifier_blocks() in the sparx5 switchdev component when handling initialization failures after workqueue allocation fails. A local user can trigger initialization failure conditions to cause a denial of service.

The issue leaves a switchdev blocking notifier registered on the error path.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References