In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
nvmet: fix a memory leak
We forgot to free new_model_number
An official patch is available. Apply the patch as soon as possible.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesLow
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusOfficial Patch
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | AV: P→L, AC: H→L, PR: H→L, UI: A→N, VA: N→H | 0.0 → 1.9 |
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | patch: Unavailable→Official Patch | 0.0 → 0.0 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.0 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| Linux | Linux | ≥ 5.9, ≤ * |
| Linux | Linux | < 5.7 |
| Linux | Linux | ≥ 013b7ebe5a0d70e2a02fd225174595e7, < 227064b2ca9e62270ed445665ae849c7 |
| Linux | Linux | ≥ 013b7ebe5a0d70e2a02fd225174595e7, < 382fee1a8b623e2546a3e15e80517389 |
| Linux | Linux | ≥ 5.8.6, ≤ 5.8.* |
| Linux | Linux | 5.7 |
| linux | linux_kernel | ≥ 5.7, < 5.8.6 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 5.9 |
Published: 2025-05-01
