CVE-2026-90163
Published Sep 17, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/server: call ksmbd_proc_cleanup() on module init failure When a later initializer fails, the unwind chain releases resources created after procfs and then jumps directly to class_unregister(). Returning an error from module_init() leaves the proc tree and its per-CPU counters allocated.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0020
Probability of exploitation
0.09%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-90163? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
smb/server: call ksmbd_proc_cleanup() on module init failure
When a later initializer fails, the unwind chain releases resources
created after procfs and then jumps directly to class_unregister().
Returning an error from module_init() leaves the proc tree and its
per-CPU counters allocated.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-90163? +
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