SB2026100725 - Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel dma driver

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SB2026100725 - Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel dma driver

Published: October 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026100725
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper update of reference count (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98344)

CWE-ID: CWE-911 - Improper Update of Reference Count

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 cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper reference counting in dma_chan_put() in drivers/dma/dmaengine.c when releasing DMA channels acquired through the fast path. A local user can cycle dmaengine_get() and dmaengine_put() to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation requires a non-private DMA provider with a persistent client keeping chan->client_count greater than zero.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References