CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-80949

Low risk· EPSS 6%
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.17%

6th percentile - higher than 6% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, brcmf_sdio_read_control() does not free the memory allocated for buf in some error paths. The fix adds vfree() calls in those paths.

Risk Assessment

A kernel memory leak can lead to gradual resource exhaustion and eventually denial of service or system instability. Affects systems with Broadcom brcmfmac Wi-Fi cards.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix that adds vfree() in error paths. Until patched, monitor kernel memory usage on devices with brcmfmac.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcmfmac: Fix memory leak in brcmf_sdio_read_control() The memory allocated for buf is not freed in some of the error paths in brcmf_sdio_read_control(). Fix that by adding vfree() calls. [arend: rework as suggested by Johannes]

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