Linux Kernel up to 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4 hdac_hda hdac_hda_dev_probe reference count

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4. This impacts the function hdac_hda_dev_probe of the component hdac_hda. Performing a manipulation results in reference count. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-89944. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function hdac_hda_dev_probe of the component hdac_hda. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a reference count vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-911. The product uses a reference count to manage a resource, but it does not update or incorrectly updates the reference count. 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: hdac_hda: Fix hlink refcount leak on component registration failure hdac_hda_dev_probe() gets the HDA link with snd_hdac_ext_bus_link_get() before registering the ASoC component. If component registration fails, the function returns without dropping the link reference. Always call snd_hdac_ext_bus_link_put() after the registration attempt so the reference taken during probe is balanced on both success and failure.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-89944 since 09/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 6.12.110, 6.18.51, 7.2.5 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 7eef9ae3b4ef782557526dd8ba0c206f028d8c2f/e8ea01a0457080b0cc7c69c430c0ab65d84dc377/cb6b0b1a9d5a61ef841739d42c6211094e9c8e2c/6ad4892c4f5cb437a928a02f5b7d37d496aa9268 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.12.109
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
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• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 6.18.42
• 6.18.43
• 6.18.44
• 6.18.45
• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 6.18.50
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Reference count
CWE: CWE-911 / CWE-664
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.110/6.18.51/7.2.5/7.3-rc1
Patch: 7eef9ae3b4ef782557526dd8ba0c206f028d8c2f/e8ea01a0457080b0cc7c69c430c0ab65d84dc377/cb6b0b1a9d5a61ef841739d42c6211094e9c8e2c/6ad4892c4f5cb437a928a02f5b7d37d496aa9268

Timelineinfo

09/11/2026 CVE reserved
09/16/2026 +5 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-89944 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-89944
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-405843

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2026 15:18
Changes: 09/16/2026 15:18 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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