CVE-2026-46141
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's powerpc/xive interrupt controller. This vulnerability, identified as a kernel memory leak (kmemleak), occurs when allocating Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended (MSI-X) vectors for NVMe devices. Due to an incorrect lookup of interrupt data, the xive_irq_data structure is not properly freed, leading to a gradual consumption of kernel memory. Over time, this memory leak could potentially lead to system instability or a denial of service (DoS).
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Availability,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
This weakness may result in the corruption of memory, and perhaps instructions, possibly leading to a crash. If the corrupted memory can be effectively controlled, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code.
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