Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: mtk-smi: fix device leaks on common probe Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the SMI device during common probe on late probe failure (e.g. probe deferral) and on driver unbind.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.167 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6cfa038bddd710f544076ea2ef7792fc82fbedd6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9704564a70399c2787f5a7c5d347add721056e9dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/984992f31cfb71b25cd0a72ef51ceb5dd6f187e8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b16599fedf49fd42d174fba342a0b56103df3169Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b44d090d6ca159d94b59ad4cc44ffdaca094df82Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8b2cf42b94c0a8efe43279643935256a6f58b9fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71288?
CVE-2025-71288 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: mtk-smi: fix device leaks on common probe Make sure to drop the reference taken when looking up the SMI device during comm...
How severe is CVE-2025-71288?
CVE-2025-71288 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-71288?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.