CVE-2026-46239: media: i2c: ov5647: Fix runtime PM refcount leak in s_ctrl

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

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

media: i2c: ov5647: Fix runtime PM refcount leak in sctrl

Three control cases (AUTOGAIN, EXPOSUREAUTO, ANALOGUEGAIN) directly return without calling pmruntimeput(), causing runtime PM reference count leaks.

Change these cases from 'return' to 'ret = ... break' pattern to ensure pmruntimeput() is always called before function exit.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=7.0<7.0.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Change the AUTOGAIN, EXPOSURE_AUTO, and ANALOGUE_GAIN cases in s_ctrl from 'return' to the 'ret = ...; break' pattern so that pm_runtime_put() is always called before the function exits (fixes runtime PM refcount leak).

    media: i2c: ov5647 (Linux kernel driver) s_ctrl return handling = use 'ret = ...; break' instead of 'return' in specified control cases

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:41 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46239?

CVE-2026-46239 has a severity rating of 12.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46239?

To fix CVE-2026-46239, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses the runtime PM refcount leak.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2026-46239?

CVE-2026-46239 affects the i2c driver for the ov5647 camera in the Linux kernel.

4

Is CVE-2026-46239 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2026-46239 is not categorized as remotely exploitable since it primarily concerns local runtime reference count issues.

5

What are the implications of not addressing CVE-2026-46239?

Not addressing CVE-2026-46239 could lead to increased resource usage and potential stability issues in the Linux kernel.

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