CVE-2026-23075: Linux kernel · can: esd_usb: esd_usb_read_bulk_callback(): fix URB memory leak
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% 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 +59
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@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1018.18?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released by Ubuntu for affected Linux kernel versions. Users should update their systems to the fixed kernel versions listed in the vendor advisories and reboot to apply the changes. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. Follow the official Ubuntu security notices USN-8162-1 and USN-8180-1 for detailed update instructions. No additional mitigations are necessary once the update is applied.
Description
A memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's esd_usb driver (CVE-2026-23075) has been fixed. The issue involves URBs (USB Request Blocks) used for USB-in transfers that are not properly anchored after completion, causing them to not be released and resulting in a memory leak. This was addressed by anchoring the URB in the callback function to ensure proper cleanup. The vulnerability affects certain Linux kernel versions prior to 5.15.0-1099.102~20.04.1 and similar versions. A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages distributed by Ubuntu. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability due to the memory leak. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23075 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23075 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/5a4391bdc6c8357242f62f22069c865b792406b3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a4391bdc6c8357242f62f22069c865b792406b3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d1807b442fc3286b204f8e59981b10e743533ce (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9503ae43256e80db5cba9d449b238607164c51d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/adec5e1f9c99fe079ec4c92cca3f1109a3e257c3 (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)