CVE-2026-43270

Medium

Published: —Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel, a vulnerability related to a reference leak in mtk_mdp_remove() has been fixed. The issue was resolved by adding platform_device_put() to prevent the reference leak.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to inefficient memory management, potentially affecting system stability over time. If exploited, it could result in resource exhaustion.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor systems for improper memory management.

Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mtk-mdp: Fix a reference leak bug in mtk_mdp_remove() In mtk_mdp_probe(), vpu_get_plat_device() increases the reference count of the returned platform device. Add platform_device_put() to prevent reference leak.