CVE-2023-54078
Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel max9286 Media Driver
Publication date: 2025-12-24
Last updated on: 2025-12-24
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media subsystem (max9286 driver) involves a flaw where the control handler is leaked during certain error conditions at probe time and also during the remove path. This means that resources related to the control handler are not properly freed, potentially leading to resource leaks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is primarily related to resource leakage in the Linux kernel. Leaking the control handler could lead to increased memory usage or instability in the media subsystem, which might affect system performance or reliability over time.