CVE-2026-31745
reset: gpio: fix double free in reset_add_gpio_aux_device() error path
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reset: gpio: fix double free in reset_add_gpio_aux_device() error path When __auxiliary_device_add() fails, reset_add_gpio_aux_device() calls auxiliary_device_uninit(adev). The device release callback reset_gpio_aux_device_release() frees adev, but the current error path then calls kfree(adev) again, causing a double free. Keep kfree(adev) for the auxiliary_device_init() failure path, but avoid freeing adev after auxiliary_device_uninit().
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 7, 2026, 7:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Remove redundant free after auxiliary_device_uninit().
- Keep kfree(adev) for auxiliary_device_init() failures.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-31745.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1de465753220deb41569cf2add87bbb0673731db | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fbffb8c7c7bb4d38e9f65e0bee446685011de5d8 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-415 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 6.19.12 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1de465753220deb41569cf2add87bbb0673731db Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fbffb8c7c7bb4d38e9f65e0bee446685011de5d8 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reset: gpio: fix double free in reset_add_gpio_aux_device() error path When __auxiliary_device_add() fails, reset_add_gpio_aux_device() calls auxiliary_device_uninit(adev). The device release callback reset_gpio_aux_device_release() frees adev, but the current error path then calls kfree(adev) again, causing a double free. Keep kfree(adev) for the auxiliary_device_init() failure path, but avoid freeing adev after auxiliary_device_uninit(). Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1de465753220deb41569cf2add87bbb0673731db Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fbffb8c7c7bb4d38e9f65e0bee446685011de5d8