CVE-2025-71158
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: mpsse: ensure worker is torn down When an IRQ worker is running, unplugging the device would cause a crash. The sealevel hardware this driver was written for was not hotpluggable, so I never realized it. This change uses a spinlock to protect a list of workers, which it tears down on disconnect.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJan 23, 2026
First seenJan 23, 2026
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.18.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 6.13 ≤ v < 6.18.6 | 6.18.6 |
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