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CVE-2026-64179

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.11%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-19 · Last synced 2026-08-18

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network) subsystem, specifically in the `ipc_imem_init()` function, where memory allocated during initialization is not properly released on error paths. This oversight could lead to potential memory leaks, impacting system performance and stability. Organizations using affected Linux kernel versions, particularly those relying on WWAN functionality, should prioritize applying the fix to mitigate these risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-64179
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.11%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: wwan: iosm: fix potential memory leaks in ipc_imem_init() The memory allocated in ipc_protocol_init() is not freed on the error paths that follow in ipc_imem_init(). Fix that by calling the corresponding release function ipc_protocol_deinit() in the error path.

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