CVE-2026-68218: media: pci: dm1105: Free allocated workqueue
Published Aug 10, 2026
·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
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68218?
CVE-2026-68218 has a severity rating of 7.
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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.
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What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68218?
CVE-2026-68218 is classified as a resource management vulnerability due to a memory leak issue.
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Is CVE-2026-68218 actively being exploited?
As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2026-68218 is actively being exploited.