CVE-2026-68220
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NXP i.MX8 Image Sensor Interface (ISI) component. This flaw occurs because the system fails to properly free allocated memory when certain subdevice modules are removed. This oversight can lead to a memory leak, potentially impacting system stability and performance 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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