Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: i2c: ov8856: free control handler on error in ov8856_init_controls() The control handler wasn't freed if adding controls failed, add an error exit label and convert the existing error return to use it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.15.209 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/791598484fd558bb426ef5e051effa5c227d5390Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba9e9274c4ecfc039c45752dd6055137eaa5f08ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c13721040a566d832ee8a20ecf04b7ef288a1525Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1b3811c6b0f67fb7f0acfe09bf8244aa8b12465Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f727e3251ceee91f3d6e6d87e323aaf070f0de8ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f75e160745663ce9b13362ae6e90bd439c58df69Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd10fb4c33bdc9c25c9b9d5e7e39f635e34c44a3Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53379?
CVE-2026-53379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: i2c: ov8856: free control handler on error in ov8856_init_controls() The control handler wasn't freed if adding controls fa...
How severe is CVE-2026-53379?
CVE-2026-53379 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-2026-53379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.