CVE-2026-23158
published 2026-02-14CVE-2026-23158: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs release path…
PriorityP337high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.12%
1.8th percentile
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect
the device structure. However, the device is freed before the guard
cleanup runs, causing mutex_unlock() to operate on freed memory.
Specifically, gpio_virtuser_device_config_group_release() destroys
the mutex and frees the device while still inside the guard(mutex)
scope. When the function returns, the guard cleanup invokes
mutex_unlock(&dev->lock), resulting in a slab use-after-free.
Limit the mutex lifetime by using a scoped_guard() only around the
activation check, so that the lock is released before mutex_destroy()
and kfree() are called.
Affected
16 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | linux | < linux 6.18.9-1 (forky) | linux 6.18.9-1 (forky) |
| linux | linux | — | — |
| linux | linux | >= 91581c4b3f29e2e22aeb1a62e842d529ca638b2d < 815a8e3bf72811d402b30bd4a53cde5e9df7a563 | 815a8e3bf72811d402b30bd4a53cde5e9df7a563 |
| linux | linux | >= 91581c4b3f29e2e22aeb1a62e842d529ca638b2d < 7bec90f605cfb138006f5ba575f2310593347110 | 7bec90f605cfb138006f5ba575f2310593347110 |
| linux | linux | >= 91581c4b3f29e2e22aeb1a62e842d529ca638b2d < 53ad4a948a4586359b841d607c08fb16c5503230 | 53ad4a948a4586359b841d607c08fb16c5503230 |
| linux | linux_kernel | — | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.12.69-1 | 6.12.69-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.18.9-1 | 6.18.9-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.11 < 6.12.69 | 6.12.69 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.13 < 6.18.9 | 6.18.9 |
| ubuntu | linux-azure-6.17 | — | — |
| ubuntu | linux-azure-fde-6.17 | — | — |
| ubuntu | linux-gcp-6.17 | — | — |
| ubuntu | linux-oem-6.17 | — | — |
| ubuntu | linux-oracle-6.17 | — | — |
| ubuntu | linux-realtime-6.17 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_debian7.8LOW
vendor_redhat7.8HIGH
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Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Oracle) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2026-07-28
CVE-2026-23057 Linux kernel (Oracle) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Oracle) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Foo-over-UDP (FOU);
- ARM64 architecture;
- x86 architecture;
- Block layer subsystem;
- Drivers core;
- Null block device driver;
- Bluetooth drivers;
- Counter interface drivers;
- DMA engine subsystem;
- DPLL subsystem;
- GPIO subsystem;
- GPU drivers;
- I2C subsystem;
- IIO ADC drivers;
- IIO subsystem;
- On-Chip Interconnect management framework;
- IOMMU subsystem;
- IRQ chip drivers;
- Modular ISDN driver;
- LED subsystem;
- Multiple devices driver;
- UACCE accelerator framework;
- MMC subsystem
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2026-07-24
CVE-2026-23057 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Foo-over-UDP (FOU);
- ARM64 architecture;
- x86 architecture;
- Block layer subsystem;
- Cryptographic API;
- Drivers core;
- Null block device driver;
- Bluetooth drivers;
- Counter interface drivers;
- DMA engine subsystem;
- DPLL subsystem;
- GPIO subsystem;
- GPU drivers;
- I2C subsystem;
- IIO ADC drivers;
- IIO subsystem;
- InfiniBand drivers;
- On-Chip Interconnect management framework;
- IOMMU subsystem;
- IRQ chip drivers;
- Modular ISDN driver;
- LED subsystem;
- Multiple devices driver;
- UA
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Azure CVM) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2026-07-24
CVE-2025-71190 Linux kernel (Azure CVM) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Azure CVM) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Foo-over-UDP (FOU);
- ARM64 architecture;
- x86 architecture;
- Block layer subsystem;
- Cryptographic API;
- Drivers core;
- Null block device driver;
- Bluetooth drivers;
- Counter interface drivers;
- DMA engine subsystem;
- DPLL subsystem;
- GPIO subsystem;
- GPU drivers;
- I2C subsystem;
- IIO ADC drivers;
- IIO subsystem;
- InfiniBand drivers;
- On-Chip Interconnect management framework;
- IOMMU subsystem;
- IRQ chip drivers;
- Modular ISDN driver;
- LED subsystem;
- Multiple devices driver;
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2026-07-23
CVE-2025-71190 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Foo-over-UDP (FOU);
- ARM64 architecture;
- x86 architecture;
- Block layer subsystem;
- Drivers core;
- Null block device driver;
- Bluetooth drivers;
- Counter interface drivers;
- DMA engine subsystem;
- DPLL subsystem;
- GPIO subsystem;
- GPU drivers;
- I2C subsystem;
- IIO ADC drivers;
- IIO subsystem;
- On-Chip Interconnect management framework;
- IOMMU subsystem;
- IRQ chip drivers;
- Modular ISDN driver;
- LED subsystem;
- Multiple devices driver;
- UACCE accelerator framework;
- MMC subsystem;
-
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2026-07-20
CVE-2025-71190 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Foo-over-UDP (FOU);
- ARM64 architecture;
- x86 architecture;
- Block layer subsystem;
- Drivers core;
- Null block device driver;
- Bluetooth drivers;
- Counter interface drivers;
- DMA engine subsystem;
- DPLL subsystem;
- GPIO subsystem;
- GPU drivers;
- I2C subsystem;
- IIO ADC drivers;
- IIO subsystem;
- On-Chip Interconnect management framework;
- IOMMU subsystem;
- IRQ chip drivers;
- Modular ISDN driver;
- LED subsystem;
- Multiple devices driver;
- UACCE accelerator framework;
- MMC subsystem;
- Ether
Red Hat
kernel: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
vendor_redhat·2026-02-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-23158 [HIGH] kernel: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
kernel: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect
the device structure. However, the device is freed before the guard
cleanup runs, causing mutex_unlock() to operate on freed memory.
Specifically, gpio_virtuser_device_config_group_release() destroys
the mutex and frees the device while still inside the guard(mutex)
scope. When the function returns, the guard cleanup invokes
mutex_unlock(&dev->lock), resulting in a slab use-after-free.
Limit the mutex lifetime by using a scoped_guard() only around the
activation check, so that the lock is released before mutex_destroy()
and kfree() are called.
Packa
Debian
CVE-2026-23158: linux - In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtu...
vendor_debian·2026·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-23158 [HIGH] CVE-2026-23158: linux - In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtu...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect the device structure. However, the device is freed before the guard cleanup runs, causing mutex_unlock() to operate on freed memory. Specifically, gpio_virtuser_device_config_group_release() destroys the mutex and frees the device while still inside the guard(mutex) scope. When the function returns, the guard cleanup invokes mutex_unlock(&dev->lock), resulting in a slab use-after-free. Limit the mutex lifetime by using a scoped_guard() only around the activation check, so that the lock is released before mutex_destroy() and kfree() are called.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved
bullseye: resolved
forky: resolv
VulDB
Linux Kernel up to 6.12.68/6.18.8 gpio mutex_unlock use after free (Nessus ID 299327 / WID-SEC-2026-0421)
vuldb·2026-04-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-23158 [HIGH] Linux Kernel up to 6.12.68/6.18.8 gpio mutex_unlock use after free (Nessus ID 299327 / WID-SEC-2026-0421)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.68/6.18.8. This issue affects the function mutex_unlock of the component gpio. This manipulation causes use after free.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-23158. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-q8wj-qfj9-vjfp: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
The gpio-virtuser configfs rele
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-02-14
CVE-2026-23158 [HIGH] CWE-416 GHSA-q8wj-qfj9-vjfp: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
The gpio-virtuser configfs rele
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path
The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect
the device structure. However, the device is freed before the guard
cleanup runs, causing mutex_unlock() to operate on freed memory.
Specifically, gpio_virtuser_device_config_group_release() destroys
the mutex and frees the device while still inside the guard(mutex)
scope. When the function returns, the guard cleanup invokes
mutex_unlock(&dev->lock), resulting in a slab use-after-free.
Limit the mutex lifetime by using a scoped_guard() only around the
activation check, so that the lock is released before mutex_destroy()
and kfree() are called.
OSV
CVE-2026-23158: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs releas
osv·2026-02-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-23158 [HIGH] CVE-2026-23158: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs releas
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: virtuser: fix UAF in configfs release path The gpio-virtuser configfs release path uses guard(mutex) to protect the device structure. However, the device is freed before the guard cleanup runs, causing mutex_unlock() to operate on freed memory. Specifically, gpio_virtuser_device_config_group_release() destroys the mutex and frees the device while still inside the guard(mutex) scope. When the function returns, the guard cleanup invokes mutex_unlock(&dev->lock), resulting in a slab use-after-free. Limit the mutex lifetime by using a scoped_guard() only around the activation check, so that the lock is released before mutex_destroy() and kfree() are called.
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2026-02-14
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