SB20240530140 - Memory leak in Linux kernel atomisp i2c driver



SB20240530140 - Memory leak in Linux kernel atomisp i2c driver

Published: May 30, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240530140
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-36786)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the lm3554_probe() function in drivers/staging/media/atomisp/i2c/atomisp-lm3554.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.