ALSA: caiaq: fix usb_dev refcount leak on probe failure
CVE-2026-46048 addresses a vulnerability related to a reference count leak in the ALSA caiaq USB device driver during probe failure. The issue involves the usb_dev reference count not being properly decremented, potentially leading to resource leaks. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches. The vendor advisory content is minimal and does not specify remediation status or mitigation steps.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns a reference count leak in the ALSA caiaq USB device driver on Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 platforms. Specifically, the usb_dev reference count is not correctly released when the device probe fails, which can cause resource leaks. The information is sourced from the Microsoft Security Response Center but lacks detailed technical or impact data. No patch or fix information is available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a resource leak due to improper reference count handling in the USB device driver during probe failure. This could potentially degrade system stability or performance over time if the leak accumulates. There is no evidence of active exploitation or direct security compromise described.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation or workaround is provided in the available data.
ALSA: caiaq: fix usb_dev refcount leak on probe failure
Description
CVE-2026-46048 addresses a vulnerability related to a reference count leak in the ALSA caiaq USB device driver during probe failure. The issue involves the usb_dev reference count not being properly decremented, potentially leading to resource leaks. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches. The vendor advisory content is minimal and does not specify remediation status or mitigation steps.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns a reference count leak in the ALSA caiaq USB device driver on Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 platforms. Specifically, the usb_dev reference count is not correctly released when the device probe fails, which can cause resource leaks. The information is sourced from the Microsoft Security Response Center but lacks detailed technical or impact data. No patch or fix information is available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a resource leak due to improper reference count handling in the USB device driver during probe failure. This could potentially degrade system stability or performance over time if the leak accumulates. There is no evidence of active exploitation or direct security compromise described.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation or workaround is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-46048
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab9ce29bf47b502899af
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:17:02 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:05:27 AM
Views: 6
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