CVE-2026-43270: media: mtk-mdp: Fix a reference leak bug in mtk_mdp_remove()

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-43270?

CVE-2026-43270 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the Linux kernel's stability.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-43270?

To fix CVE-2026-43270, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this reference leak bug.

Q: What platforms are affected by CVE-2026-43270?

CVE-2026-43270 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically within the mtk-mdp component.

Q: What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-43270?

CVE-2026-43270 involves a reference leak bug found in the mtk_mdp_remove() function of the Linux kernel.

Q: Is CVE-2026-43270 related to system performance?

Yes, CVE-2026-43270 may lead to performance issues in systems using the affected Linux kernel versions due to resource management problems.

Published May 6, 2026

Updated

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

media: mtk-mdp: Fix a reference leak bug in mtkmdpremove()

In mtkmdpprobe(), vpugetplatdevice() increases the reference count of the returned platform device. Add platformdeviceput() to prevent reference leak.

Affected Software

241 affected componentsFixes available

Linux Linux kernel mtk-mdp

Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<5.10.252

Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.202

Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.165

Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.128

Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.75

Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.16

Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-aws-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-4.15*

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ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

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6.8.0-1062.69~22.04.1

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5.15.0-1112.122

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5.15.0-1108.114

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ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

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ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1107.108

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ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<5.15.0-1064.66

5.15.0-1064.66

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ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1057.58~22.04.1

6.8.0-1057.58~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1106.109

5.15.0-1106.109

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

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ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.8<6.8.0-134.134~22.04.1

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ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

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ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

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Remediation

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Compensating control
Add platform_device_put() in mtk_mdp_remove() to release the platform device reference acquired by vpu_get_plat_device() and prevent the reference leak.

Event History

May 6, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:28 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:28 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via OSV·12:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·12:16 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43270?

CVE-2026-43270 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the Linux kernel's stability.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43270?

To fix CVE-2026-43270, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this reference leak bug.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2026-43270?

CVE-2026-43270 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically within the mtk-mdp component.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-43270?

CVE-2026-43270 involves a reference leak bug found in the mtk_mdp_remove() function of the Linux kernel.

Is CVE-2026-43270 related to system performance?

Yes, CVE-2026-43270 may lead to performance issues in systems using the affected Linux kernel versions due to resource management problems.

CVE-2026-43270: media: mtk-mdp: Fix a reference leak bug in mtk_mdp_remove()

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