SB2026091894 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel platform x86 driver
Published: September 18, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026091894
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-2026-93116)
CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
CVSSv4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to leak resources.
The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown in asus_wmi_add() when handling failures during driver initialization. A local user can cause a relevant initialization routine to fail to leak resources.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.