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Linux Kernel GameCube RTC Refcount Leak Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A refcount leak vulnerability has been identified in the GameCube Real-Time Clock (RTC) driver of the Linux kernel. The issue arises because the 'of_find_compatible_node()' function returns a node pointer with an incremented reference count, which is not properly released after use. This oversight can lead to memory management issues.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a refcount leak, potentially leading to memory management problems such as use-after-free conditions.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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