HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-45996
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CVE-2026-45996

Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 27, 2026

Official Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

spi: imx: fix use-after-free on unbind

The SPI subsystem frees the controller and any subsystem allocated

driver data as part of deregistration (unless the allocation is device

managed).

Take another reference before deregistering the controller so that the

driver data is not freed until the driver is done with it.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-45996 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (5)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-45996
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
PublishedMay 27, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-45996 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.