CVE-2026-98054
ASoC: Intel: avs: Fix unbalanced module reference count
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: Intel: avs: Fix unbalanced module reference count strace_open() invokes try_module_get() which on success takes the module reference. If any follow up operation causes strace_open() to fail, the refcount shall be put down.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 30, 2026, 2:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Ensure module reference count is decremented on error.
- Apply patches to the Linux kernel.
- Update the Linux kernel to a patched version.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: Intel: avs: Fix unbalanced module reference count strace_open() invokes try_module_get() which on success takes the module reference. If any follow up operation causes strace_open() to fail, the refcount shall be put down. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/98xxx/CVE-2026-98054.json">CVE-2026-98054</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23ebd4ed5799340f1d2193195c97f61d39aa9899 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fcf670f023d47e4eb970fb886ee562b5bdfbee7 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60b396b2aeca303bc468937d2b44a82399f37b3c Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4fa6f94b91137e329ea3f5b360e140b227bb696