Linux Kernel cx25821 Module Removal Warning Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A warning has been introduced in the Linux kernel's cx25821 media module related to improper cleanup during module removal. When the module is unloaded, it fails to properly clear the associated interrupt request (IRQ) entries, leading to a warning about removing a non-empty directory in the IRQ proc filesystem. This issue can cause a resource leak by not fully cleaning up after the module is removed.

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to a resource leak by not properly cleaning up IRQ entries, potentially causing issues in resource management and module unloading processes.

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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