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CVE-2026-99162

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CVE-2026-99162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: shared: fix use-after-free bug when adding shared proxies The GPIO lookup table can stay alive for longer than the kobject whose name string's address we're assigning to lookup->dev_id. Fix a potential UAF by duplicating the string..

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: shared: fix use-after-free bug when adding shared proxies The GPIO lookup table can stay alive for longer than the kobject whose name string's address we're assigning to lookup->dev_id. Fix a potential UAF by duplicating the string.

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= a060b8c511abb0997381b397e52149a5e3e5259a, < 8861491f8501516429e0e6c9d7a056480047227c; >= a060b8c511abb0997381b397e52149a5e3e5259a, < bd22f7e63509fa758cf500d9af3e88a3d3df96be
LinuxLinux6.19

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-99162?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: shared: fix use-after-free bug when adding shared proxies The GPIO lookup table can stay alive for longer than the kobject whose name string's address we're assigning to lookup->dev_id. Fix a potential UAF by duplicating the string.
How severe is CVE-2026-99162?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-99162 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-99162?
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