CVE-2026-90296
kernel: cpufreq: imx6q: fix devres accumulation across driver rebind
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 17, 2026
Updated · October 6, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's cpufreq: imx6q driver. This vulnerability involves improper management of device resources when the driver is reloaded or re-initialized. Repeated reloads can lead to a continuous accumulation of memory, which is not properly released. This memory leak could eventually cause the system to become unstable or unresponsive, leading to a denial of service.
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