Microsoft · ALSA: caiaq: fix usb_dev refcount leak on probe failure
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Security Response Center Microsoft | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
No specific mitigation or workaround is provided in the available data.
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.