CVE-2026-46044

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi:ssif: Clean up kthread on errors If an error occurs after the ssif kthread is created, but before the main IPMI code starts the ssif interface, the ssif kthread will not be stopped. So make sure the kthread is stopped on an error condition if it is running.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-27 14:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-21 13:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-27 14:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-21 13:19 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 5.10.258
• Linux Kernel < 5.15.209
• Linux Kernel < 6.18.27
• Linux Kernel < 7.0.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High