In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ti: icssm-prueth: fix eth_ports_node leak in probe The error path on… (CVE-2026-64161)
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net: ti: icssm-prueth driver was fixed to address a resource leak. Specifically, the eth_ports_node was not properly released on an error path during the probe function, potentially leading to resource management issues. The fix ensures that eth_ports_node is dropped before returning on failure of of_property_read_u32().
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-64161 involves a resource leak in the icssm-prueth network driver. During the probe function, if of_property_read_u32() fails, the code returns without releasing the eth_ports_node resource acquired earlier. This leak was fixed by dropping eth_ports_node before returning on error, preventing resource exhaustion or instability related to this driver.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a resource leak in the Linux kernel network driver, which could lead to degraded system stability or resource exhaustion over time. There is no indication of direct code execution or privilege escalation from this leak. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel source code. Users should update to a kernel version that includes this patch. Since this is a kernel-level fix, applying the official kernel update is the recommended remediation. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; users should consult the Linux kernel vendor advisory for the exact fixed version and update accordingly.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ti: icssm-prueth: fix eth_ports_node leak in probe The error path on… (CVE-2026-64161)
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net: ti: icssm-prueth driver was fixed to address a resource leak. Specifically, the eth_ports_node was not properly released on an error path during the probe function, potentially leading to resource management issues. The fix ensures that eth_ports_node is dropped before returning on failure of of_property_read_u32().
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Technical Analysis
The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-64161 involves a resource leak in the icssm-prueth network driver. During the probe function, if of_property_read_u32() fails, the code returns without releasing the eth_ports_node resource acquired earlier. This leak was fixed by dropping eth_ports_node before returning on error, preventing resource exhaustion or instability related to this driver.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a resource leak in the Linux kernel network driver, which could lead to degraded system stability or resource exhaustion over time. There is no indication of direct code execution or privilege escalation from this leak. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel source code. Users should update to a kernel version that includes this patch. Since this is a kernel-level fix, applying the official kernel update is the recommended remediation. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; users should consult the Linux kernel vendor advisory for the exact fixed version and update accordingly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-gqgg-8c63-vj6g
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-64161"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5d27a82a4a8d598912a246
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 19:38:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 19:40:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 17:26:47 UTC
Views: 13
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