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CVE-2026-53379

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.12%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-19 · Last synced 2026-08-18

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affects the i2c driver for the ov8856 camera sensor, where the control handler is not properly freed upon initialization failure. This can lead to potential resource leaks and instability in systems utilizing this driver. Linux system administrators and developers working with camera hardware should prioritize addressing this issue to maintain system reliability and performance.

CVE
CVE-2026-53379
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.12%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: i2c: ov8856: free control handler on error in ov8856_init_controls() The control handler wasn't freed if adding controls failed, add an error exit label and convert the existing error return to use it.

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