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CVE-2026-23061

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: kvaser_usb: kvaser_usb_read_bulk_callback(): fix URB memory leak Fix similar memory leak as in commit 7352e1d5932a ("can:…

Published Feb 4, 2026CWE-401EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2026-23061 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

can: kvaser_usb: kvaser_usb_read_bulk_callback(): fix URB memory leak

Fix similar memory leak as in commit 7352e1d5932a ("can: gs_usb:

gs_usb_receive_bulk_callback(): fix URB memory leak").

In kvaser_usb_set_{,data_}bittiming() -> kvaser_usb_setup_rx_urbs(), the

URBs for USB-in transfers are allocated, added to the dev->rx_submitted

anchor and submitted. In the complete callback

kvaser_usb_read_bulk_callback(), the URBs are processed and resubmitted. In

kvaser_usb_remove_interfaces() the URBs are freed by calling

usb_kill_anchored_urbs(&dev->rx_submitted).

However, this does not take into account that the USB framework unanchors

the URB before the complete function is called. This means that once an

in-URB has been completed, it is no longer anchored and is ultimately not

released in usb_kill_anchored_urbs().

Fix the memory leak by anchoring the URB in the

kvaser_usb_read_bulk_callback() to the dev->rx_submitted a

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23061?

CVE-2026-23061 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-23061?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-23061?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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