CVE-2020-36786

media: [next] staging: media: atomisp: fix memory leak of object flash

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: [next] staging: media: atomisp: fix memory leak of object flash In the case where the call to lm3554_platform_data_func returns an error there is a memory leak on the error return path of object flash. Fix this by adding an error return path that will free flash and rename labels fail2 to fail3 and fail1 to fail2.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36786?
CVE-2020-36786 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36786?
To fix CVE-2020-36786, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36786 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36786?
CVE-2020-36786 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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