A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the `mfd: arizona` driver. When the `wm5102_clear_write_sequencer()` helper encounters an error, it may fail to properly release system resources (regulators). This oversight can lead to a resource leak, potentially causing system instability or a denial of service (DoS) due to the continued consumption of resources.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Not affected kernel Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Not affected kernel Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Not affected kernel Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Not affected kernel-rt Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Not affected kernel Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Not affected kernel-rt Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Not affected kernel Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Not affected kernel-rt https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-45875 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45875 https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2026052714-CVE-2026-45875-a80f@gregkh/T