CVE-2026-43072
drm/vc4: platform_get_irq_byname() returns an int
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vc4: platform_get_irq_byname() returns an int platform_get_irq_byname() will return a negative value if an error happens, so it should be checked and not just passed directly into devm_request_threaded_irq() hoping all will be ok.
INFO
Published Date :
May 5, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Validate the return value of platform_get_irq_byname().
- Handle errors appropriately when calling devm_request_threaded_irq().
- Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vc4: platform_get_irq_byname() returns an int platform_get_irq_byname() will return a negative value if an error happens, so it should be checked and not just passed directly into devm_request_threaded_irq() hoping all will be ok. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0185e0494a561edfc482507f9de89c2ad798b33d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c1b117f7ba46fb8f6ebc5e0bfe5b58568c301ba Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63c11b19cdc154fa848a6c3b535bfb1dc7b60378 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c10b83a004442c93d7a484c3d221a06a45821e1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e597a809a2b97e927060ba182f58eb3e6101bc70 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef2ee9db13b68c5e332b77c0a7108a2d4d56e114