CVE-2026-68475: reset: sunxi: fix memory region leak on ioremap failure

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

reset: sunxi: fix memory region leak on ioremap failure

In sunxiresetinit(), when ioremap() fails, the memory region obtained via requestmemregion() is not released, leading to a resource leak.

Add an errmemregion label to properly release the memory region before freeing the data structure.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:20 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68475?

The severity of CVE-2026-68475 is rated as 5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68475?

To fix CVE-2026-68475, ensure that the updated Linux kernel is applied that addresses the memory region leak on ioremap failure.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2026-68475?

CVE-2026-68475 affects the Linux kernel, specifically in the sunxi_reset_init() function.

4

What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2026-68475?

CVE-2026-68475 describes a memory region leak when ioremap() fails without releasing the acquired memory region.

5

When was CVE-2026-68475 published?

CVE-2026-68475 was published on August 15, 2026.

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