VDB-353063 · CVE-2026-23301 · Nessus 303828

Linux Kernel up to 6.19.6/7.0-rc2 ASoC find_sdca_entity_iot allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.6/7.0-rc2. The impacted element is the function find_sdca_entity_iot of the component ASoC. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-23301. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.6/7.0-rc2. This issue affects the function find_sdca_entity_iot of the component ASoC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: SDCA: Add allocation failure check for Entity name Currently find_sdca_entity_iot() can allocate a string for the Entity name but it doesn't check if that allocation succeeded. Add the missing NULL check after the allocation.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-23301 since 01/13/2026. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 303828 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-23301), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.19.7 or 7.0-rc3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch bdcc10a86055beb7109a786d94abf5626f375bbd/27990181031fdcdbe0f7c46011f6404e5d116386 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 (303828) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0861). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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
Open Source Linux Kernel
RESF Rocky Linux
F5 BIG-IP

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / 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: 303828
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-23301

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.19.7/7.0-rc3
Patch: bdcc10a86055beb7109a786d94abf5626f375bbd/27990181031fdcdbe0f7c46011f6404e5d116386

Timelineinfo

01/13/2026 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +71 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/02/2026 +98 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23301 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353063
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0861 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2026 13:20
Updated: 07/02/2026 01:46
Changes: 03/25/2026 13:20 (59), 03/26/2026 04:55 (7), 03/26/2026 23:42 (2), 03/30/2026 03:37 (1), 06/01/2026 03:03 (10), 06/16/2026 16:41 (1), 07/02/2026 01:46 (1)
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