CVE-2026-64161
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's icssm-prueth driver. This vulnerability occurs in the icssm_prueth_probe() function. When an error occurs during the of_property_read_u32() operation, a previously acquired eth_ports_node is not properly released. This oversight leads to a memory leak, which can impact system stability and resource availability over time.
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.
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