Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affects MTK-SMI Device

CVE-2025-71288

What is CVE-2025-71288?

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel pertaining to the MTK-SMI device. This issue arises during the common probe phase of device initialization, particularly when there is a late probe failure or if the driver is unbound. To resolve this, a patch has been introduced that ensures proper handling of memory allocation and deallocation, thereby eliminating potential device leaks. It is imperative for users to implement the latest kernel updates to mitigate the associated risks.

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