CVE-2026-90268 Linux Kernel - Resource Management Error Handling

Linux kernel contains a resource management vulnerability caused by improper error handling in sd_probe() after large pool creation failure in scsi disk device registration, letting attackers cause resource leaks, exploit requires local access.

CVSS base score 8.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.45% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Resource Management Error Handling
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
17 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version with the fix for sd_probe() error handling.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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