SB20260105100 - Memory leak in Linux kernel rtl818x rtl8180 driver



SB20260105100 - Memory leak in Linux kernel rtl818x rtl8180 driver

Published: January 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260105100
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68759)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the rtl8180_init_rx_ring() and rtl8180_start() functions in drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtl818x/rtl8180/dev.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.