CVE-2026-43270: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mtk-mdp: Fix a reference leak bug in mtk_mdp_remove() In mtk_mdp_probe(), vpu_get_plat_device() increases the reference count of the returned platform device. Add platform_device_put() to prevent reference leak.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.02%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.10 — 5.10.252
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.202
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.165
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.128
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.75
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.18.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.19 — 6.19.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d93758f42a57f3485534eab858b308e41653de4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/403b7c757ac9f6b2ffb7d00ff4795a245f5e8911 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f2a51433a3a65d16975d1e32052d80656da077d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/564fd3a63efc3ebbdb5d0a8fc7c0d3f753fbbd5d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a62ba5aa9ee95fd953583e95e519badf0b76ecf3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c44beed2e5caf2cbbe651432baa3a129f18b0169 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd530e29bd514d7187b3e2df8eb2107419c7988f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f128bab57b8018e526b7eda854ca20069863af47

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43270? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mtk-mdp: Fix a reference leak bug in mtk_mdp_remove() In mtk_mdp_probe(), vpu_get_plat_device() increases the reference count of the returned platform device. Add platform_device_put() to prevent reference leak. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-43270? +

CVE-2026-43270 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-43270? +

CVE-2026-43270 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-43270? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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