CVE-2026-23108: Linux kernel · can: usb_8dev: usb_8dev_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, 16:39 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% 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 should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. For Ubuntu users, updated kernel packages including linux-image-5.15.0-1057-nvidia-tegra and related packages have been released. After applying the update, a system reboot is required. Due to ABI changes, third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Follow vendor guidance for updating and recompiling kernel modules.
Description
A memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's CAN USB driver (usb_8dev) was fixed. The issue involved URBs (USB Request Blocks) not being properly re-anchored after completion, causing them to not be freed and resulting in a memory leak. This was corrected by anchoring the URB again in the completion callback. The vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages, such as those for Ubuntu NVIDIA Tegra systems.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23108 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23108 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/f7a980b3b8f80fe367f679da376cf76e800f9480 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/07e9373739c6388af9d99797cdb2e79dbbcbe92b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/59ff56992bba28051ad67cd8cc7b0edfe7280796 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea4a98e924164586066b39f29bfcc7cc9da108cd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7a980b3b8f80fe367f679da376cf76e800f9480 (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)