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Linux Kernel Regulator Management Vulnerability in DW9714 I2C Driver

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's DW9714 I2C driver has been addressed, which involved improper management of the regulator during error handling. When the driver failed to probe, it triggered a warning related to regulator management. The issue has been resolved by ensuring the regulator is disabled in such error scenarios.

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to improper regulator management, potentially causing issues in power regulation for connected devices.

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
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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