Linux Kernel TPMI tpmi_core.c mem_write denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been rated as critical. Affected is the function mem_write of the file drivers/platform/x86/intel/tpmi/tpmi_core.c of the component TPMI. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-72145. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function mem_write of the file drivers/platform/x86/intel/tpmi/tpmi_core.c of the component TPMI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86/intel/tpmi: use cleanup helpers in mem_write() In mem_write(), the temporary array returned by parse_int_array_user() must be released on all exit paths. Convert the array variable to use cleanup.h scope-based cleanup so it is freed automatically on return. This also moves the array declaration next to parse_int_array_user() as required by cleanup.h usage guidelines.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-72145 since 08/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying the patch 2137f21542900233a42bf00578817f9b8dfecadc is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Patch: 2137f21542900233a42bf00578817f9b8dfecadc

Timelineinfo

08/09/2026 CVE reserved
08/15/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
08/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-72145 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-72145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-390565

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2026 12:51
Changes: 08/15/2026 12:51 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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