crypto: atmel-aes - Fix 3-page memory leak in atmel_aes_buff_cleanup
CVE-2026-46019 addresses a memory leak issue in the atmel-aes component, specifically in the atmel_aes_buff_cleanup function, where three pages of memory were not properly released. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The vendor advisory does not include patch or remediation details, and no official fix status is confirmed in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a memory leak of three pages in the atmel_aes_buff_cleanup function within the atmel-aes component used by Microsoft products such as Azure Linux 3.0. The leak could potentially lead to resource exhaustion over time but no further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. The issue is documented under CVE-2026-46019 by the Microsoft Security Response Center.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a memory leak condition that may degrade system performance or stability if the affected function is called repeatedly without proper cleanup. There is no information about privilege escalation, data disclosure, or remote code execution. No known exploits are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround details are provided in the available data.
crypto: atmel-aes - Fix 3-page memory leak in atmel_aes_buff_cleanup
Description
CVE-2026-46019 addresses a memory leak issue in the atmel-aes component, specifically in the atmel_aes_buff_cleanup function, where three pages of memory were not properly released. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The vendor advisory does not include patch or remediation details, and no official fix status is confirmed in the provided data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a memory leak of three pages in the atmel_aes_buff_cleanup function within the atmel-aes component used by Microsoft products such as Azure Linux 3.0. The leak could potentially lead to resource exhaustion over time but no further technical details or exploitation methods are provided. The issue is documented under CVE-2026-46019 by the Microsoft Security Response Center.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a memory leak condition that may degrade system performance or stability if the affected function is called repeatedly without proper cleanup. There is no information about privilege escalation, data disclosure, or remote code execution. No known exploits are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround details are 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-2026-46019
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab82e29bf47b50288ef4
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:26 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:06:36 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 9:06:57 AM
Views: 6
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