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CVE-2023-53300
media: hi846: Fix memleak in hi846_init_controls()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: hi846: Fix memleak in hi846_init_controls() hi846_init_controls doesn't clean the allocated ctrl_hdlr in case there is a failure, which causes memleak. Add v4l2_ctrl_handler_free to free the resource properly.

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Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Fix memory leak by freeing allocated resources on failure.
  • Apply the patch to hi846_init_controls.
  • Ensure v4l2_ctrl_handler_free is called.
  • Clean allocated ctrl_hdlr on failure.
  • Update the Linux kernel.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53300.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07f0f15e5db60c5b0722049d3251ef4a46dc3b76
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12a80b1490e398f5ad7157508cf32b73511de5fc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2649c1a20e8e399ee955d0e22192f9992662c3d2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd22e8c8c38fb40f130d3a60e52c59996a5bbae9
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: hi846: Fix memleak in hi846_init_controls() hi846_init_controls doesn't clean the allocated ctrl_hdlr in case there is a failure, which causes memleak. Add v4l2_ctrl_handler_free to free the resource properly.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07f0f15e5db60c5b0722049d3251ef4a46dc3b76
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12a80b1490e398f5ad7157508cf32b73511de5fc
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2649c1a20e8e399ee955d0e22192f9992662c3d2
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd22e8c8c38fb40f130d3a60e52c59996a5bbae9
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