CVE-2020-36777

kernel: media: dvbdev: Fix memory leak in dvb_media_device_free()

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 27, 2024

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A missing memory release in the dvb_media_device_free function in the drivers/media/dvb-core/dvbdev.c file can result in a memory leak.

Statement

The kernel as shipped by Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 is not affected by this issue because it already contains the fix.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime