CVE-2025-71290: misc: ti_fpc202: fix a potential memory leak in probe function

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

misc: tifpc202: fix a potential memory leak in probe function

Use foreachchildofnodescoped() to simplify the code and ensure the device node reference is automatically released when the loop scope ends.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.137.1-2
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.18.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:32 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:05 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-71290?

CVE-2025-71290 has a low severity rating because it involves a potential memory leak that may not lead to severe impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-71290?

To fix CVE-2025-71290, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-71290?

CVE-2025-71290 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those that incorporate the ti_fpc202 probe function.

4

What are the risks of CVE-2025-71290?

The primary risk associated with CVE-2025-71290 is the potential for increased memory usage which could affect system performance.

5

Is CVE-2025-71290 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2025-71290 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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