CVE-2026-45887
Medium
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: af_unix: Fix memleak of newsk in unix_stream_connect(). When prepare_peercred() fails in unix_stream_connect(), unix_release_sock() is not called for newsk, and the memory is leaked. Let's move prepare_peercred() before unix_create1().
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 27, 2026
First seenMay 27, 2026
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.18.14, 6.19.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 6.16 ≤ v < 6.18.14, 6.19 ≤ v < 6.19.4 | 6.18.14, 6.19.4 |
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