Linux Kernel Vulnerability in io_uring Affects Allocated Memory Management
CVE-2026-23259

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Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-23259?

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's io_uring component can lead to improper handling of memory allocations related to I/O operations. Specifically, if a read/write request encounters a failure during memory cache operations, it may leave allocated memory pointers unaccounted. This situation can potentially lead to memory leaks or resource mismanagement, compromising system stability and performance. Developers should ensure that the recycling of I/O requests is handled correctly to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability. Updated versions that address this issue should be prioritized for deployment.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux a9165b83c1937eeed1f0c731468216d6371d647f < 1d5f2329ab4df65c2ee011b986d8a6e05ad0f67c

Linux a9165b83c1937eeed1f0c731468216d6371d647f < 4b9748055457ac3a0710bf210c229d01ea1b01b9

Linux 6.10

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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