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CVE-2026-90163

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CVE-2026-90163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: call ksmbd_proc_cleanup() on module init failure When a later initializer fails, the unwind chain releases resources created after procfs and then jumps directly to class_unregister(). Returning an error from module_init() leaves the proc tree and its per-CPU counters allocated..

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: call ksmbd_proc_cleanup() on module init failure When a later initializer fails, the unwind chain releases resources created after procfs and then jumps directly to class_unregister(). Returning an error from module_init() leaves the proc tree and its per-CPU counters allocated.

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= b38f99c1217ae04753340f0fdcd8f35bf56841dc, < 7d2cd9269b570347e6e2dd24d4b3c1da868bc91d; >= b38f99c1217ae04753340f0fdcd8f35bf56841dc, < f43cbe3b58ce989ce420c3bc875d48e7754c8aba
LinuxLinux7.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-90163?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: call ksmbd_proc_cleanup() on module init failure When a later initializer fails, the unwind chain releases resources created after procfs and then jumps directly to class_unregister(). Returning an error from module_init() leaves the proc tree and its per-CPU counters allocated.
How severe is CVE-2026-90163?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-90163 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-90163?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST