CVE-2026-45854
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's EIP93 cryptographic accelerator driver. This vulnerability occurs because the driver attempts to unregister all cryptographic algorithms, even those not supported by the hardware. This incorrect handling can lead to a system panic, effectively causing a Denial of Service (DoS) on platforms where not all EIP93 options are implemented in silicon.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability,Other
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands; Modify Memory; Other
Depending on the locking being used, an unlock operation might not have any adverse effects. When effects exist, the most common consequence will be a corruption of the state of the product, possibly leading to a crash or exit; depending on the implementation of the unlocking, memory corruption or code execution could occur.
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