CVE-2026-68218: media: pci: dm1105: Free allocated workqueue

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

media: pci: dm1105: Free allocated workqueue

Destroy allocated workqueue in remove() callback to free its resources, thus fixing memory leak.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.143.1-1<6.6.150.1-1
6.6.150.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.150.1-1

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
Aug 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:11 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68218?

CVE-2026-68218 has a severity rating of 7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68218?

To fix CVE-2026-68218, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68218?

CVE-2026-68218 affects Linux kernels that include the dm1105 media driver.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68218?

CVE-2026-68218 is classified as a resource management vulnerability due to a memory leak issue.

5

Is CVE-2026-68218 actively being exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2026-68218 is actively being exploited.

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