CVE-2026-23347: can: usb: f81604: correctly anchor the urb in the read bulk callback
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
can: usb: f81604: correctly anchor the urb in the read bulk callback
When submitting an urb, that is using the anchor pattern, it needs to be
anchored before submitting it otherwise it could be leaked if
usb_kill_anchored_urbs() is called. This logic is correctly done
elsewhere in the driver, except in the read bulk callback so do that
here also.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Linux kernel issue affects a USB CAN driver. A driver bookkeeping error can leave a submitted USB request untracked, so cleanup may miss it and leak resources. The public record does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact beyond the leak condition, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted kernel maintenance item unless your environment uses USB CAN hardware or custom kernels. Prioritize affected operational technology, lab, automotive, or embedded systems where CAN USB adapters are present.
Technical view
In the Linux kernel f81604 USB CAN driver, the read bulk callback submitted a URB before anchoring it. If usb_kill_anchored_urbs() runs, that URB may not be killed and can be leaked. Kernel stable commits correct the anchor-before-submit ordering.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Linux systems using, loading, or shipping the f81604 USB CAN driver. The bundle lists Linux kernel versions and stable commits, but does not provide distro package names, CPEs, or a precise deployment profile.
Exploitation context
The CVE bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of exploitation. The described condition is a driver resource-leak scenario tied to USB CAN driver cleanup behavior, not a publicly documented remote attack path.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is limited to the CVE description and Linux stable commit references. No CWE, CVSS, exploit maturity, distro package mapping, or concrete attacker prerequisites are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
Apply a vendor or distribution kernel update containing the referenced stable fix.
Confirm whether f81604 USB CAN driver support is present in deployed kernels.
Track Linux stable commits listed for this CVE if maintaining custom kernels.
Use vendor guidance before applying any temporary driver configuration workaround.
Validation and detection
Inventory Linux kernel versions across systems that use CAN USB hardware.
Check whether the f81604 driver is built, loadable, or actively loaded.
Verify installed kernel packages include the referenced stable fix or downstream backport.
Review vendor advisories for distro-specific fixed package versions.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Mar 25, 2026, 10:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)
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