CVE-2026-23170: Linux kernel · drm/imx/tve: fix probe device 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, 17:16 UTC
- 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.
- 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 14 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 promptly. The vendor advisory (Ubuntu USN-8162-1) recommends updating to the fixed Linux kernel versions, such as linux-image-5.15.0-1057-nvidia-tegra and related packages. After updating, a system reboot is required. Due to ABI changes, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/imx/tve driver was fixed to address a probe device reference leak. The issue involved not properly dropping the reference to the DDC device during probe failures or driver unbind, which could lead to resource leaks. This flaw has been resolved in updated kernel versions. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability. A patch is available and should be applied to affected systems. The vendor advisory confirms the fix and recommends updating to the patched kernel versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23170 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23170 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/e535c23513c63f02f67e3e09e0787907029efeaf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4aaff8f6ab38f81e00ab8aa1fcfb7eb20cd87ba1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/52755c5680ce333b33d0750a200fbc99420ed2b2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/77365382585b40559d63538d09e26e4b2af28fbc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a15d3fdc22d48f597792aee0cf1bf0947fc62e6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca68745e820ecd210e3ab018497c9e6b69025c4b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e535c23513c63f02f67e3e09e0787907029efeaf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f212652982c6725986cfa42fbf10d1dfa92c010e (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)