CVE-2026-23182
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Memory Leak in Linux Kernel Tegra SPI Driver Fixed

Publication date: 2026-02-14

Last updated on: 2026-02-14

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: tegra: Fix a memory leak in tegra_slink_probe() In tegra_slink_probe(), when platform_get_irq() fails, it directly returns from the function with an error code, which causes a memory leak. Replace it with a goto label to ensure proper cleanup.
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Published
2026-02-14
Last Modified
2026-02-14
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2026-06-16
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2026-02-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2026-23182
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5860
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nvidia tegra *
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's SPI driver for Nvidia Tegra devices. Specifically, in the function tegra_slink_probe(), if the call to platform_get_irq() fails, the function returns immediately with an error code without properly cleaning up allocated memory. This behavior causes a memory leak.

The fix involves replacing the direct return with a goto label to ensure that any allocated resources are properly freed before exiting the function.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel on Nvidia Tegra devices. Over time, repeated failures in platform_get_irq() could cause the system to consume more memory than expected, potentially leading to degraded system performance or instability.

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