CVE-2026-23081 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: phy: intel-xway: fix OF node refcount leakage Automated review spotted am OF node reference count leakage when checking if the 'leds' child node exists. Call of_put_node() to correctly maintain the refcount.
A reference count leakage vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Intel XWAY PHY driver. This issue arises when the driver checks for the existence of the 'leds' child node, leading to an improper management of the reference count for the device tree node. The vulnerability affects the stable versions of the Linux kernel.
Users can apply the patch available in the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f24dfd556401b75f78e8d9cbd94dd9f31411c3a | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79912b256e14054e6ba177d7e7e631485ce23dbe | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.18.8 6.19 rc1 6.19 rc2 6.19 rc3 6.19 rc4 6.19 rc5 6.19 rc6 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |