CVE-2026-23190: Linux kernel · ASoC: amd: fix memory leak in acp3x pdm dma ops
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1111.118~20.04.1 : 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 5.15.0-1111.118~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1116.125~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1111.121~20.04.1 +62
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 fix is available and has been released by Ubuntu in updated Linux kernel packages. Users should apply the standard system update to upgrade to the fixed kernel versions listed in the Ubuntu security notices (e.g., linux-image packages version 5.15.0-1111.118~20.04.1 or later). After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the changes. Due to an ABI change, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. If standard kernel metapackages are installed, the upgrade will handle this automatically. Check the Ubuntu security advisories USN-8278-1 and USN-8289-1 for detailed update instructions and package versions.
Description
A memory leak vulnerability in the AMD SoC ALSA (ASoC) driver for the acp3x PDM DMA operations in the Linux kernel was identified and resolved. This issue is tracked as CVE-2026-23190. The vulnerability affects certain Linux kernel versions prior to specific patched releases. The flaw could lead to resource exhaustion impacting system availability. The issue has been addressed in updated Linux kernel packages provided by Ubuntu. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions and reboot to apply the changes. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary after updating.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23190 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23190 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/7f67ba5413f98d93116a756e7f17cd2c1d6c2bd6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e0120214b5dcb0bf6b2171bb4e68e38968b2861 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/279cb9180510f7e13c3a4dfde8c16a8fbc7c5709 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d33640404968fe9f14a1252b337362b62fff490 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f67ba5413f98d93116a756e7f17cd2c1d6c2bd6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f23800c7eed06cb8ccae8a225f5e3d421b0d4cc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9c14d2abe4c5546fcd3a7347fadc4aad2b308d8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7ead6512650447a4cd6db774a2379acb259650c (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8393-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8440-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8493-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)