CVE-2025-71288

kernel: memory: mtk-smi: fix device leaks on common probe

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · May 6, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's mtk-smi memory driver. This vulnerability arises from the driver's failure to release device references during certain probe failures or when the driver unbinds. This oversight can lead to resource exhaustion, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count