CVE-2026-45950

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: starfive - Fix memory leak in starfive_aes_aead_do_one_req() The starfive_aes_aead_do_one_req() function allocates rctx->adata with kzalloc() but fails to free it if sg_copy_to_buffer() or starfive_aes_hw_init() fails, which lead to memory leaks. Since rctx->adata is unconditionally freed after the write_adata operations, ensure consistent cleanup by freeing the allocation in these earlier error paths as well. 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/38d80307decc1132626a30e2a62af734630ecca5	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4869d0e4e48a5301b267d359b2561c4080791a55	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f2c964a058581e1557c32d5de651c67a80438a7	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ccb679fdae2e62ed92fd9acb25ed809c0226fcc6	Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

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Information

Published : 2026-05-27 14:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:52

NVD link : CVE-2026-45950

Mitre link : CVE-2026-45950

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-45950

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Products Affected

linux

linux_kernel

CWE

CWE-401

Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime

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