Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-31760

 

Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-31760

Published: May 2, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU128927
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31760
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a memory leak in the lpvo_usb driver when handling device disconnects after GPIB attach. A local user can disconnect a matched USB device to cause a denial of service.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-31760

Install security update from vendor's repository.

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