CVE-2026-93116 Linux Kernel asus-wmi - Resource Leak

Linux kernel platform/x86 asus-wmi driver contains a resource leak vulnerability caused by improper error path handling in asus_wmi_add(), letting attackers cause resource leaks during driver initialization, exploit requires driver initialization failure.

CVSS base score 7.0 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.15% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Resource Leak
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/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 containing the fix for asus-wmi resource leak.

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

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