Microsoft · scsi: sd: fix missing put_disk() when device_add(&disk_dev) fails
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- 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.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Microsoftmicrosoft/azure-linuxpkg:rpm/microsoft/azure-linuxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
No specific mitigation or workaround information is provided at this time.
Description
CVE-2026-45997 addresses a vulnerability related to the SCSI subsystem in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 where a missing put_disk() call occurs if device_add(&disk_dev) fails. The provided information does not include detailed technical specifics or exploitation data. No CVSS score is available, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The patch status is not confirmed as no patch or vendor advisory details on remediation are provided.