SB2026081710 - Use of Uninitialized Variable in Linux kernel fwnode_init() in the firmware node handling code

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SB2026081710 - Use of Uninitialized Variable in Linux kernel fwnode_init() in the firmware node handling code

Published: August 17, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026081710
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 of Uninitialized Variable (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-68461)

CWE-ID: CWE-457 - Use of Uninitialized Variable

CVSSv4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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 use of uninitialized memory in fwnode_init() in the firmware node handling code when initializing a fwnode_handle allocated on the stack or with a non-zeroing heap allocation. A local user can trigger dereference of an uninitialized secondary pointer to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation requires control over the lifetime and initialization context of the firmware node object.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References