CVE-2026-45954
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk2th percentile - higher than 2% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel within the au1200fb_drv_probe() function, leading to a memory leak if the platform_get_irq function fails. The issue has been resolved by introducing a goto label to ensure proper resource cleanup.
Risk Assessment
Memory leaks can lead to increased resource consumption, potentially affecting system stability and performance over time. Organizations should be aware of the performance issues that may arise from this vulnerability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and prevent memory leaks.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: au1200fb: Fix a memory leak in au1200fb_drv_probe() In au1200fb_drv_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.