CVE-2026-43207
MediumSummary
In the Linux kernel, a vulnerability related to error handling in the probe function of the mtk-mdp module has been fixed. The mtk_mdp_unregister_m2m_device() function was added in the error handling path and a check for the return value of vpu_get_plat_device() was implemented to prevent null pointer dereference.
Risk Assessment
Insufficient error handling may lead to resource leaks and potential system crashes. Null pointer dereference could result in unpredictable system behavior.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and improve error handling in the mtk-mdp module.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mtk-mdp: Fix error handling in probe function Add mtk_mdp_unregister_m2m_device() on the error handling path to prevent resource leak. Add check for the return value of vpu_get_plat_device() to prevent null pointer derefer