CVE-2026-64481 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: hda/cs35l41: Fix firmware load work teardown cs35l41_hda creates ALSA controls whose private data points at the cs35l41_hda object. The firmware load control can also queue fw_load_work. Those controls are not removed on component unbind, and device remove only cancels fw_load_work through cs35l41_remove_dsp(). That helper is skipped when halo_initialized is false. With firmware_autostart disabled, a firmware load can be requested before the DSP has been initialized. If the component or device is removed before the queued work runs, the worker can run after teardown and dereference driver state that is no longer valid. Track the created controls and remove them on unbind so no new control callback can reach the driver data or queue more work. Then cancel fw_load_work to drain any request that was already queued. Also cancel the work unconditionally during device remove before runtime PM teardown.
A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's handling of the CS35L41 HDA audio driver. The issue arises because the driver creates ALSA controls that reference the driver object, allowing the firmware load control to queue work for firmware loading. However, these controls are not removed when the component is unbound, and the device removal process only cancels the queued work under certain conditions. This can lead to a situation where the queued work is executed after the driver has been torn down, causing it to access invalid driver state. The vulnerability can be exploited by requesting a firmware load before the digital signal processor (DSP) has been initialized, taking advantage of the timing of component removal and work execution.
The vulnerability has been addressed in the official Linux Git repository. Users can upgrade to the latest version to apply the fix.
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |