CVE-2026-72445

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: usb-audio: qcom: clear opened when stream enable fails On enable, subs->opened is set before the service_interval is validated; an invalid interval jumps to the response label without clearing it, so the substream is wedged at -EBUSY until a disable or disconnect. Clear subs->opened on the enable error path.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-08-15
Last modified 2026-08-17
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.16 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.18.40, 7.1.5, 7.2 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.16
Fixed in
✓ 6.18.40 6.18.x ✓ 7.1.5 7.1.x ✓ 7.2

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-72445?

    CVE-2026-72445 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.16 onward and has been patched in 6.18.40, 7.1.5 and 7.2. CVE-2026-72445 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-72445?

    Yes. CVE-2026-72445 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.40, 7.1.5 and 7.2. If you are running Linux kernel 6.16 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-72445 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-72445 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.