CVE-2026-23170: drm/imx/tve: fix probe device leak
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/imx/tve: fix probe device leak
Make sure to drop the reference taken to the DDC device during probe on probe failure (e.g. probe deferral) and on driver unbind.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-23170?
The severity of CVE-2026-23170 has not been explicitly stated, but it addresses a device reference leak which can impact system stability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23170?
To fix CVE-2026-23170, apply the latest kernel patches that address the probe device leak in the DRM IMX TVE driver.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2026-23170?
CVE-2026-23170 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions between 3.10 and 6.19-rc7.
Is CVE-2026-23170 specific to any Linux distributions?
CVE-2026-23170 affects the Linux kernel and is therefore relevant to all distributions that utilize the affected versions.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-23170 on systems?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-23170 includes possible system instability or crashes due to unhandled device references.