CVE-2026-43162
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's tegra-video driver. This vulnerability, a memory leak, occurs because certain error paths in the __tegra_channel_try_format() function fail to properly deallocate a state object. Over time, this can lead to increased memory consumption, potentially causing system instability or a Denial of Service (DoS).
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (Other); DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)
An attacker that can influence the allocation of resources that are not properly released could deplete the available resource pool and prevent all other processes from accessing the same type of resource. Frequently-affected resources include memory, CPU, disk space, power or battery, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure what something means? Check out our Security Glossary.
Want to get errata notifications? Sign up here.
