Linux Kernel Amlogic Soc Refcount Leak Vulnerability in Secure Power Controller

Vulnerability

A refcount leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Amlogic SOC handling, specifically within the secure power controller management. This issue arises in the 'meson_secure_pwrc_probe()' function, where a reference count is improperly managed, leading to a potential resource leak.

Impact

The vulnerability causes a refcount leak, which can lead to memory management issues such as use-after-free vulnerabilities or memory leaks.

Added: Jun 18, 2025, 1:38 PM
Updated: Jun 18, 2025, 1:38 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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