CVE-2026-45872

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: smartpqi: Fix memory leak in pqi_report_phys_luns() pqi_report_phys_luns() fails to release the rpl_list buffer when encountering an unsupported data format or when the allocation for rpl_16byte_wwid_list fails. These early returns bypass the cleanup logic, leading to memory leaks. Consolidate the error handling by adding an out_free_rpl_list label and use goto statements to ensure rpl_list is consistently freed on failure. Compile tested only. Issue found using a prototype static analysis tool and code review.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41b37312bd9722af77ec7817ccf22d7a4880c289	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/454570434114e4862767f506a442a0f110b639b2	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d52e13122d3771f753dd73ae6512fa01f58015cb	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5579ebaadc7b699868dad0f591a7bf83cd647e1	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f471ecfec093e39ef8fd08978413793087daa14d	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdf1188cfa80f88c9f18d58cb33d57ff40e70e26	Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

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Information

Published : 2026-05-27 14:17

Updated : 2026-06-25 21:06

NVD link : CVE-2026-45872

Mitre link : CVE-2026-45872

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-45872

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Products Affected

linux

linux_kernel

CWE

CWE-401

Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime

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