Linux kernel
cpe:2.3:a:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, +4 more
A refcount leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's DRM MCDE component. This issue arises because each iteration of the 'for_each_available_child_of_node()' function decreases the reference count of the previous node, but the count is not properly decremented when exiting the loop. As a result, this oversight leads to a refcount leak. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding the missing 'of_node_put()' function to correct the reference count management.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a refcount leak, potentially causing memory management issues.
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