CVE-2026-81004
ipmi:msghandler: Cancel work cleanly on an error
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi:msghandler: Cancel work cleanly on an error If an error occurs during startup of an IPMI interface, it may have scheduled work to run. The work needs to be canceled before the interface can be freed.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2026, 8:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 13, 2026, 7:17 a.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 | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Review and update IPMI driver error handling logic.
- Ensure scheduled work is canceled before interface freeing.
- Apply provided kernel patches or updates.
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi:msghandler: Cancel work cleanly on an error If an error occurs during startup of an IPMI interface, it may have scheduled work to run. The work needs to be canceled before the interface can be freed. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81004.json">CVE-2026-81004</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99692252b348c11377fd0cdd66b6b18f3b22758e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a496c51dd3257ed7e00873af2ad9bb22c3ddc4cf Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae84a2536577057e97f23f75a202e26d0e86cf01