CVE-2026-43246
kernel: media: i2c/tw9906: Fix potential memory leak in tw9906_probe()
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UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · May 6, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's tw9906 driver. An issue in an error path within the tw9906_probe() function can lead to a memory leak. Specifically, memory allocated during the initialization of the video for Linux 2 (V4L2) control handler is not properly released, which could result in system instability or resource exhaustion over time.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime