SB20261022103 - Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel gpio driver

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SB20261022103 - Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel gpio driver

Published: October 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261022103
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-2026-98527)

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 prevent the Zynq GPIO controller from entering runtime suspend, leaving its clock enabled.

The vulnerability exists due to failure to release a runtime power management reference in zynq_gpio_request() when pm_runtime_get_sync() fails during a GPIO request. A local user can trigger a GPIO request that encounters this failure to leave the usage counter incremented and prevent the controller from entering runtime suspend.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References