Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9 ASoC memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component ASoC. Performing a manipulation results in memory leak. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-23190. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component ASoC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: amd: fix memory leak in acp3x pdm dma ops

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-23190 since 01/13/2026. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299084 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-23190), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.10.250, 5.15.200, 6.1.163, 6.6.124, 6.12.70 or 6.18.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 9f23800c7eed06cb8ccae8a225f5e3d421b0d4cc/d7ead6512650447a4cd6db774a2379acb259650c/6d33640404968fe9f14a1252b337362b62fff490/0e0120214b5dcb0bf6b2171bb4e68e38968b2861/c9c14d2abe4c5546fcd3a7347fadc4aad2b308d8/279cb9180510f7e13c3a4dfde8c16a8fbc7c5709/7f67ba5413f98d93116a756e7f17cd2c1d6c2bd6 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (299084) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0421). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 299084
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-23190

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.250/5.15.200/6.1.163/6.6.124/6.12.70/6.18.10
Patch: 9f23800c7eed06cb8ccae8a225f5e3d421b0d4cc/d7ead6512650447a4cd6db774a2379acb259650c/6d33640404968fe9f14a1252b337362b62fff490/0e0120214b5dcb0bf6b2171bb4e68e38968b2861/c9c14d2abe4c5546fcd3a7347fadc4aad2b308d8/279cb9180510f7e13c3a4dfde8c16a8fbc7c5709/7f67ba5413f98d93116a756e7f17cd2c1d6c2bd6

Timelineinfo

01/13/2026 CVE reserved
02/14/2026 +32 days Advisory disclosed
02/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/05/2026 +80 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23190 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23190
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346101
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0421 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2026 19:10
Updated: 05/05/2026 22:13
Changes: 02/14/2026 19:10 (58), 02/15/2026 15:01 (2), 02/19/2026 14:44 (2), 03/19/2026 07:23 (10), 05/05/2026 22:13 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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