scsi: sd: fix missing put_disk() when device_add(&disk_dev) fails
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a missing put_disk() call in the SCSI sd driver when device_add(&disk_dev) fails, potentially leading to resource management issues. It affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 versions. The description and vendor advisory content do not provide further technical details or exploitation methods. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The impact details are not explicitly described in the provided data. The missing put_disk() call could imply a resource leak or improper device cleanup, but no direct impact such as privilege escalation or denial of service is confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation or workaround information is provided at this time.
scsi: sd: fix missing put_disk() when device_add(&disk_dev) fails
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.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a missing put_disk() call in the SCSI sd driver when device_add(&disk_dev) fails, potentially leading to resource management issues. It affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 versions. The description and vendor advisory content do not provide further technical details or exploitation methods. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The impact details are not explicitly described in the provided data. The missing put_disk() call could imply a resource leak or improper device cleanup, but no direct impact such as privilege escalation or denial of service is confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-45997
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab86e29bf47b50288faf
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 20:54:30 UTC
Last enriched: 05/28/2026, 21:09:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 29
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