CVE-2026-45981

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/cio: Fix device lifecycle handling in css_alloc_subchannel() `css_alloc_subchannel()` calls `device_initialize()` before setting up the DMA masks. If `dma_set_coherent_mask()` or `dma_set_mask()` fails, the error path frees the subchannel structure directly, bypassing the device model reference counting. Once `device_initialize()` has been called, the embedded struct device must be released via `put_device()`, allowing the release callback to free the container structure. Fix the error path by dropping the initial device reference with `put_device()` instead of calling `kfree()` directly. This ensures correct device lifetime handling and avoids potential use-after-free or double-free issues.

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/6715560527e343a387e4a0d2e6c401748e89fa55	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/abb6e07f46a740cda4f07d1b561ae4eaa7a1df42	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c35cfbb5341ba05ad1b4476ffc3c21cc3ff8f603	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f65c75b0b9b5a390bc3beadcde0a6fbc3ad118f7	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f96c5ccf95ae5f27218c1ce2d6a3ad2d3e105424	Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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Information

Published : 2026-05-27 14:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:52

NVD link : CVE-2026-45981

Mitre link : CVE-2026-45981

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-45981

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Products Affected

linux

linux_kernel

CWE

CWE-401

Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime

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