Linux Kernel Vulnerability in Fixed Rate Clocks Unregistration

CVE-2026-43014

What is CVE-2026-43014?

A vulnerability within the Linux kernel was identified relating to the management of fixed rate clocks. Specifically, the issue arises when additional resources allocated via clk_register_fixed_rate() are not properly released through the use of clk_unregister_fixed_rate(). Failure to execute this unregistration leads to resource leakage, which can impact system stability and performance. It is essential for developers and system administrators to ensure that resources are adequately managed to maintain the integrity and reliability of the Linux environment.

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