CVE-2026-89896
kernel: media: cedrus: fix memory leak in cedrus_init_ctrls()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 16, 2026
Updated · October 6, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Cedrus media driver. The cedrus_init_ctrls() function, responsible for initializing V4L2 (Video for Linux Two) control handlers, does not properly free allocated resources if a subsequent memory allocation fails. This oversight can lead to a memory leak, potentially causing system instability or a denial of service (DoS) due to resource exhaustion over time.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime