CVE-2025-38228: media: imagination: fix a potential memory leak in e5010_probe()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: imagination: fix a potential memory leak in e5010probe()
Add videodevicerelease() to release the memory allocated by videodevicealloc() if something goes wrong.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
In the Linux kernel media imagination e5010_probe() error path, call video_device_release() to free memory allocated by video_device_alloc() when probe setup fails.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38228?
CVE-2025-38228 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-38228?
The potential impact of CVE-2025-38228 includes memory leaks that could lead to increased memory consumption and degraded system performance.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38228?
To fix CVE-2025-38228, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38228?
CVE-2025-38228 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the security fix being applied.
Is CVE-2025-38228 actively being exploited?
As of now, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2025-38228 is actively being exploited in the wild.