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CVE-2024-27076: media: imx: csc/scaler: fix v4l2_ctrl_handler memory leak

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: imx: csc/scaler: fix v4l2_ctrl_handler memory leak Free the memory allocated in v4l2_ctrl_handler_init on release.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-27076 is a Linux kernel memory leak in the i.MX media CSC/scaler driver. The issue is described as failing to free memory allocated for a V4L2 control handler during release. Business impact appears limited but relevant for embedded or appliance environments that run affected Linux kernels with this driver enabled.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel and firmware patch management unless the affected driver is present on important embedded systems. Escalate priority for exposed appliances that cannot be quickly patched or are in high-availability operational environments.

Technical view

The resolved kernel change frees memory allocated by v4l2_ctrl_handler_init when the imx CSC/scaler component is released. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, privilege requirements, trigger conditions, or crash impact details. Kernel stable commits and Debian LTS advisory material indicate the fix was backported across supported stable branches.

Likely exposure

Most exposure is likely in Linux-based embedded, industrial, or media-processing systems using the i.MX CSC/scaler media driver. Generic servers without this driver enabled are less likely to be affected. Confirm actual kernel version, configuration, loaded modules, and vendor firmware lineage before prioritizing broadly.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit details, or weaponized guidance. Evidence supports a memory-leak defect fixed in Linux stable trees, not a confirmed remote-code-execution or actively exploited issue.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, threat model, or exploitability conditions are provided. Analysis should focus on code lineage, driver reachability, memory-leak impact under repeated open/release behavior, and whether downstream vendors backported the release-path fix.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • For appliances, apply firmware updates from the device vendor.
  • Check Debian LTS and vendor advisories for packaged kernel status.
  • If updates are unavailable, ask the vendor for supported mitigation guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems using Linux kernels in the affected version families.
  • Check whether the imx CSC/scaler media driver is built or loaded.
  • Compare installed kernel builds against vendor fixed releases or stable commits.
  • Review vendor advisories, especially for embedded or industrial products.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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CVSS
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxa8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9, a8ef0488cc592921a917362cca66af4a601987b9unaffected
LinuxLinux5.4, 0, 5.4.273, 5.10.214, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, 6.9affected
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