CVE-2026-23061: Linux kernel · can: kvaser_usb: kvaser_usb_read_bulk_callback(): fix URB memory leak
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Low · fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1106.115~20.04.1 +70
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released by Ubuntu as part of updated Linux kernel packages for affected versions. Users should apply the updates and reboot their systems to fully remediate the issue. Due to an ABI change in the kernel update, recompiling and reinstalling any third-party kernel modules is required. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's kvaser_usb driver was fixed. The issue involved URBs (USB Request Blocks) not being properly anchored after completion, causing them not to be freed and resulting in a memory leak. This vulnerability affects certain Linux kernel versions prior to 5.15.0-1099.102~20.04.1 and similar versions. The flaw was addressed by properly anchoring URBs in the completion callback. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability. A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages distributed by Ubuntu. Users should update and reboot to apply the fix.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23061 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23061 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/248e8e1a125fa875158df521b30f2cc7e27eeeaa (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/248e8e1a125fa875158df521b30f2cc7e27eeeaa (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b1a593eab941c3f32417896cc7df564191f2482 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c308f7530bffafa994e0aa8dc651a312f4b9ff4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/94a7fc42e21c7d9d1c49778cd1db52de5df52a01 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8162-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8186-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8187-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8188-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8243-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-6 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8275-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)