CVE-2022-50750
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Memory Leak in Linux Kernel drm/panel-sitronix-st7701 on DSI Attach Failure

Publication date: 2025-12-24

Last updated on: 2025-12-24

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/panel/panel-sitronix-st7701: Remove panel on DSI attach failure In case mipi_dsi_attach() fails, call drm_panel_remove() to avoid memory leak.
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Published
2025-12-24
Last Modified
2025-12-24
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2022-50750
EUVD
EUVD-2022-55811
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linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Apply the updated Linux kernel patch that fixes the drm/panel/panel-sitronix-st7701 issue by ensuring drm_panel_remove() is called on mipi_dsi_attach() failure to avoid memory leaks.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel's drm/panel/panel-sitronix-st7701 component. When the function mipi_dsi_attach() fails, the system does not call drm_panel_remove(), which leads to a memory leak. The fix involves ensuring drm_panel_remove() is called on DSI attach failure to prevent this memory leak.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause a memory leak in the Linux kernel when mipi_dsi_attach() fails. This could potentially lead to increased memory usage and reduced system stability or performance over time if the leak is not addressed.

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