CVE-2026-31599
kernel: media: vidtv: fix NULL pointer dereference in vidtv_channel_pmt_match_sections
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Severity
UnknownRed Hat Product Security
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