CVE-2026-45872: scsi: smartpqi: Fix memory leak in pqi_report_phys_luns()

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-05-27 · updated 2026-06-25
Weakness: CWE-401

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: smartpqi: Fix memory leak in pqi_report_phys_luns() pqi_report_phys_luns() fails to release the rpl_list buffer when encountering an unsupported data format or when the allocation for rpl_16byte_wwid_list fails. These early returns bypass the cleanup logic, leading to memory leaks. Consolidate the error handling by adding an out_free_rpl_list label and use goto statements to ensure rpl_list is consistently freed on failure. Compile tested only. Issue found using a prototype static analysis tool and code review.

Affected products

Linux kernel: from 5.16 before 6.1.165; from 6.2 before 6.6.128; from 6.7 before 6.12.75; from 6.13 before 6.18.14; from 6.19 before 6.19.4 — fixed in 6.1.165, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4, 6.6.128

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Linux kernel 6.1.165, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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