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CVE-2026-31760
gpib: lpvo_usb: fix memory leak on disconnect
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpib: lpvo_usb: fix memory leak on disconnect The driver iterates over the registered USB interfaces during GPIB attach and takes a reference to their USB devices until a match is found. These references are never released which leads to a memory leak when devices are disconnected. Fix the leak by dropping the unnecessary references.

INFO

Published Date :

May 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 1, 2026, 3:24 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

Solution
Fix memory leak in the Linux kernel's gpib driver by dropping unnecessary USB device references.
  • Apply the patch to the Linux kernel.
  • Update the affected Linux kernel version.
  • Recompile the kernel with the fix.
  • Restart the system after update.
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-2026-31760.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21f942879f86108b300a23683e67483f8c358fc7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5cefb52c1af6f69ea719e42788f6ec6a087eb74c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/706f4fe2dacc95d65e7c8dff321711f024bb8d20
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • 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: gpib: lpvo_usb: fix memory leak on disconnect The driver iterates over the registered USB interfaces during GPIB attach and takes a reference to their USB devices until a match is found. These references are never released which leads to a memory leak when devices are disconnected. Fix the leak by dropping the unnecessary references.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21f942879f86108b300a23683e67483f8c358fc7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5cefb52c1af6f69ea719e42788f6ec6a087eb74c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/706f4fe2dacc95d65e7c8dff321711f024bb8d20
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