CVE-2026-23129
Published: February 14, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
dpll: Prevent duplicate registrations
Modify the internal registration helpers dpll_xa_ref_{dpll,pin}_add()
to reject duplicate registration attempts.
Previously, if a caller attempted to register the same pin multiple
times (with the same ops, priv, and cookie) on the same device, the core
silently increments the reference count and return success. This behavior
is incorrect because if the caller makes these duplicate registrations
then for the first one dpll_pin_registration is allocated and for others
the associated dpll_pin_ref.refcount is incremented. During the first
unregistration the associated dpll_pin_registration is freed and for
others WARN is fired.
Fix this by updating the logic to return `-EEXIST` if a matching
registration is found to enforce a strict "register once" policy.
Risk Analysis
This critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dpll subsystem allows duplicate registrations of pins, which can lead to incorrect reference counting and warnings during unregistration. While no CVSS score is provided, this flaw can cause unexpected behavior and system instability. The very low EPSS score suggests that exploitation is not currently widespread.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability.
Apply the latest Linux kernel updates that include the fix for duplicate dpll registrations. Regularly update and patch your Linux systems to address known vulnerabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23129 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-23129 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts