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CVE-2026-31599

kernel: media: vidtv: fix NULL pointer dereference in vidtv_channel_pmt_match_sections

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · April 24, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's vidtv driver. This vulnerability stems from a failure to check for a null return value during memory allocation within the vidtv_psi_pmt_stream_init function. This oversight can lead to a null pointer dereference in vidtv_channel_pmt_match_sections, causing a general protection fault. The primary impact of this flaw is a system crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference