Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (nct7363) Fix a resource leak in nct7363_present_pwm_fanin When calling of_parse_phandle_with_args(), the caller is responsible to call of_node_put() to release the reference of device node. In nct7363_present_pwm_fanin, it does not release the reference, causing a resource leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.18.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4923bbff0bcffe488b3aa76829c829bd15b02585Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8cde3ddd12ad7d0e6b5a3e0ea3914a9a778adf4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb99b58763a95e20b214fc1dd86837ae00a400b7Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43165?
CVE-2026-43165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (nct7363) Fix a resource leak in nct7363_present_pwm_fanin When calling of_parse_phandle_with_args(), the caller is respons...
How severe is CVE-2026-43165?
CVE-2026-43165 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-2026-43165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.