SB2026021691 - Improper locking in Linux kernel hwmon driver
Published: February 16, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026021691
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23186)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the acpi_power_meter_notify() and acpi_power_meter_remove() functions in drivers/hwmon/acpi_power_meter.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.