CVE-2026-46252 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: regulator: core: fix locking in regulator_resolve_supply() error path If late enabling of a supply regulator fails in regulator_resolve_supply(), the code currently triggers a lockdep warning: WARNING: drivers/regulator/core.c:2649 at _regulator_put+0x80/0xa0, CPU#6: kworker/u32:4/596 ... Call trace: _regulator_put+0x80/0xa0 (P) regulator_resolve_supply+0x7cc/0xbe0 regulator_register_resolve_supply+0x28/0xb8 as the regulator_list_mutex must be held when calling _regulator_put(). To solve this, simply switch to using regulator_put(). While at it, we should also make sure that no concurrent access happens to our rdev while we clear out the supply pointer. Add appropriate locking to ensure that. While the code in question will be removed altogether in a follow-up commit, I believe it is still beneficial to have this corrected before removal for future reference.
A locking vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's regulator supply handling, specifically within the 'regulator_resolve_supply()' function. This issue arises when late enabling of a supply regulator fails, leading to a lockdep warning. The warning indicates that the 'regulator_list_mutex' must be held when calling '_regulator_put()', but the current implementation does not ensure this. As a result, concurrent access to the regulator device can occur while the supply pointer is being cleared, potentially causing inconsistencies.
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel stable tree. Users can apply the latest patches available in this repository to resolve the issue.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-667 | Improper Locking | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.2.1, < 6.19.4 4.2 - 4.2 rc4 4.2 rc5 4.2 rc6 4.2 rc7 4.2 rc8 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |