SB20260828131 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel edac driver
Published: August 28, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260828131
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
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-2026-80643)
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 resource shutdown in igen6_edac driver device handling when unloading the driver. A local user can trigger driver removal to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.