CVE-2023-54078
media: max9286: Free control handler
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: max9286: Free control handler The control handler is leaked in some probe-time error paths, as well as in the remove path. Fix it.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 24, 2025, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 24, 2025, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Apply kernel patches for max9286 driver.
- Ensure control handler is freed correctly.
- Test driver for proper resource management.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Dec. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: max9286: Free control handler The control handler is leaked in some probe-time error paths, as well as in the remove path. Fix it. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f25f99dacc72bce7d4128f7a254b23f1a343cc7 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19f36204dbe28bf4ec0149e87e9996a56af4e654 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ad4b8c4552b4096dfc86531462dc1899f96af94 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e9fc6c473210138eff3425a6136f0a9bf4eb0ae Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a3a907cf69f804eb41ece5c079720d1a6a15aa1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfce6a12e5ba1edde95126aa06778027f16115d4