CVE-2023-54078 Details
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.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's MAX9286 driver. During certain error handling processes and when the driver is removed, the control handler is not properly released, leading to a memory leak. This issue has been addressed in the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the Linux kernel official website.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Dec 24, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f25f99dacc72bce7d4128f7a254b23f1a343cc7 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19f36204dbe28bf4ec0149e87e9996a56af4e654 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ad4b8c4552b4096dfc86531462dc1899f96af94 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e9fc6c473210138eff3425a6136f0a9bf4eb0ae | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a3a907cf69f804eb41ece5c079720d1a6a15aa1 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfce6a12e5ba1edde95126aa06778027f16115d4 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| Maxim Integrated MAX9286 | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 24, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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