In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: mpsse: fix reference leak in gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths The reference obtained by calling usb_get_dev() is not released in the gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths. Fix that by using device managed helper functions. Also remove the usb_put_dev() call in the disconnect function since now it will be released automatically.
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Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0000

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Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: mpsse: fix reference leak in gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths The reference obtained by calling usb_get_dev() is not released in the gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths. Fix that by using device managed helper functions. Also remove the usb_put_dev() call in the disconnect function since now it will be released automatically.
Title gpio: mpsse: fix reference leak in gpio_mpsse_probe() error paths
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-01-31T11:38:57.983Z

Reserved: 2026-01-13T15:37:45.940Z

Link: CVE-2026-23015

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-01-31T12:16:04.797

Modified: 2026-01-31T12:16:04.797

Link: CVE-2026-23015

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