CVE-2026-97967: Linux kernel · hwmon: (corsair-cpro) Remove debugfs entries when probe fails
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Sep 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available that removes debugfs entries on the error path during probe failure, preventing access to freed memory. Users should update to patched kernel versions that include this fix. No additional mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel hwmon subsystem (corsair-cpro driver) was resolved where debugfs entries were not removed if the probe failed. This caused stale debugfs files to reference freed memory, leading to potential use-after-free conditions when accessed. The fix ensures debugfs entries are removed on error paths to prevent access to freed pointers.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-97967 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97967 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdc1bc23ff59ee308042342cefcb918d6efba409 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5de53b08cc319dadce6fb68d33749ea37962952 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae01aafd8214e48cb7eff11e92dfbf3778d52d9d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ee875c423c66c45d7ef7bbff403cd0e3971e0a2 (opens in a new tab)