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 2026-08-15
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.16 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.18.40, 7.1.5, 7.2-rc1 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-rc1

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-rc1. 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-rc1. 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.