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CVE-2026-68178 misc: nsm: pin the module while the device is open

🗓️ 10 Aug 2026 11:59:49Reported by LinuxType 
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CVE-2026-68178: pin the module while /dev/nsm is open to hold a module reference.

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CVE-2026-68178
10 Aug 202611:59
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CVE-2026-68178
10 Aug 202611:59
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EUVD-2026-55279
10 Aug 202611:59
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CVE-2026-68178
10 Aug 202613:20
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      "drivers/misc/nsm.c"
    ],
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      }
    ]
  }
]

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