CVE-2026-43072
Description
A flaw was found in the drm/vc4 component of the Linux kernel. The platform_get_irq_byname() function, which returns an integer that can indicate an error, was not properly validated before being passed to devm_request_threaded_irq(). This oversight in error handling could potentially lead to system instability or resource exhaustion, resulting in a denial of service (DoS).
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability,Integrity
Technical Impact: Unexpected State; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
An unexpected return value could place the system in a state that could lead to a crash or other unintended behaviors.
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